B+
Above Average
84/100

Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2529 GERRITSEN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 64% · Math 66% proficient · 77th percentile in New York
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

84
Repit Score
out of 100
290
Students
enrolled
11.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%77/100reading 80th percentile, math 73rd percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +31 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency64% (+8 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency66% (+9 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%67%reading +7 pts, math +5 pts63rd percentile (list)
Asian75%85%reading +6 pts, math +6 pts59th percentile (list)
Low-income57%57%reading +20 pts, math +17 pts85th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2529 GERRITSEN AVE
City Brooklyn
ZIP Code 11229
District 3600153
NCES School ID 360015302854
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11229

Understanding the community around Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $72,799
Per Capita Income $39,779
Poverty Rate 11.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.4%
High School or Higher 87.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $809,600
Median Rent $1,586
Owner-Occupied 48.3%
Renter-Occupied 51.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 55.2%
Asian 27.2%
Hispanic/Latino 13.5%
Black 2.8%
Two or More Races 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 290
Teachers (FTE) 25.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach?
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach?
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach has 290 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
What grades does Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach serve?
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach receive per student?
Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ps 277 Gerritsen Beach in 11229 ▼
Avg Home Value
$780,921
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,738
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
51.7%

Other Schools in 11229

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026