Serving 610 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills's student population of 610 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills ranks within the top 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. 261 Zipporiah Mills is 0.70, 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
#1913 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
17%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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. 261 Zipporiah Mills's ranking?
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills is ranked #1913 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills often compared to?
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Millsis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 29 John M Harrigan by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills?
610 students attend P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills?
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills offer ?
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills part of?
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills located?
P.S. 261 Zipporiah Mills is located in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Boerum Hill.
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