B+
Above Average
81/100

Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 80 UNDERHILL AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 71% · Math 59% proficient · 75th 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

81
Repit Score
out of 100
771
Students
enrolled
17.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%75/100reading 88th percentile, math 63rd percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 37% 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 +15 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 proficiency71% (+15 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency59% (+2 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
White92%87%reading +37 pts, math +25 pts97th percentile (list)
Black57%42%reading +22 pts, math +10 pts83rd percentile (list)
Hispanic70%50%reading +33 pts, math +12 pts86th percentile (list)
Asian70%70%reading +1 pts, math -9 pts32nd percentile (list)
Low-income57%42%reading +20 pts, math +2 pts74th 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 80 UNDERHILL AVE
City Brooklyn
ZIP Code 11238
District 3600091
NCES School ID 360009102069
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11238

Understanding the community around Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $125,747
Per Capita Income $79,174
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 60.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.4%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,145,100
Median Rent $2,368
Owner-Occupied 28.9%
Renter-Occupied 71.1%
View full data for ZIP 11238 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 11238 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 11238 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the).

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 32.7%
Black 31.7%
Hispanic/Latino 23.5%
Asian 7.5%
Two or More Races 3.9%
American Indian 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 771
Teachers (FTE) 44.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)?
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) has a Repit School Score of 81 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 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)?
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) has 771 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.3:1.
What grades does Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) serve?
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) receive per student?
Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ps 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the) in 11238 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,274,575
Avg Monthly Rent
$4,127
1-Year Change
+6.9%
% Renters
71.1%

Other Schools in 11238

View all schools and real estate data for 11238 →

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