Serving 963 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin's student population of 963 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
963 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2920 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
49%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin's ranking?
P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin is ranked #2920 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin often compared to?
P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglinis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 209 Margaret Mead, P.S. 195 Manhattan Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin?
963 students attend P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin?
P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin offer ?
P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin part of?
P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin located?
P.S. 225 Eileen E Zaglin is located in the Brighton Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Brighton Beach.
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