B+
Above Average
83/100

Ps 889

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 21 HINCKLEY PL, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 70% · Math 50% proficient · 78th 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

83
Repit Score
out of 100
406
Students
enrolled
15.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%78/100reading 88th percentile, math 69th percentile among New York elementary schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. (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 proficiency70% (+13 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency50% (−8 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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.

School Information

Address 21 HINCKLEY PL
City Brooklyn
ZIP Code 11218
District 3600153
NCES School ID 360015306618
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11218

Understanding the community around Ps 889 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $87,759
Per Capita Income $49,052
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.8%
High School or Higher 85.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $920,900
Median Rent $1,879
Owner-Occupied 37.9%
Renter-Occupied 62.1%
View full data for ZIP 11218 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ps 889.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 35.0%
Black 24.9%
Hispanic/Latino 23.4%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More Races 5.4%
American Indian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 406
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ps 889?
Ps 889 has a Repit School Score of 83 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 889?
Ps 889 has 406 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1.
What grades does Ps 889 serve?
Ps 889 serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ps 889 receive per student?
Ps 889 receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ps 889 in 11218 ▼
Avg Home Value
$971,922
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,204
1-Year Change
+4.2%
% Renters
62.1%

Other Schools in 11218

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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