About This School
PS 243 Weeksville School is located in Brooklyn, NY and is one of 14 elementary schools in New York City Geographic District #16. It is a public school that serves 363 students in grades PK, K-5.
PS 243 Weeksville School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See PS 243 Weeksville School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS 243 Weeksville School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 243 Weeksville School's students and teachers. more
PS 243 Weeksville School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See PS 243 Weeksville School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, PS 243 Weeksville School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 243 Weeksville School's students and teachers. more
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
See Most Recent Test Scores
Elementary Schools Nearby
Legend:public schoolsprivate schools
| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 289 George V Brower School 0.4 miles |  |
|
| The Cush Campus Schools 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| PS 335 Granville T Woods School 0.4 miles |  |
|
| MS 394K School 0.5 miles | |
|
| PS 167 Parkway School 0.5 miles |  |
Data Sources: NY Dept. of Education, NCES, MDR.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Walk Score provided by WalkScore.com.
Contact Education.com with questions or feedback about SchoolFinder.
Please note, if you wish to speak to someone at the school, you must contact the school directly.
School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- New York City Geographic District #16
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
PS 243 Weeksville School1580 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718) 953-1658
Nearby Cities
Test Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
English Language Arts
school
33%
district
44%
state
69%
Math
school
56%
district
59%
state
81%
English Language Arts
school
25%
district
44%
state
69%
Math
school
37%
district
54%
state
78%
English Language Arts
school
27%
district
43%
state
67%
Math
school
40%
district
46%
state
68%
change 65%
English Language Arts
school
55%
district
49%
state
67%
change 46%
Math
school
81%
district
72%
state
85%
change 68%
English Language Arts
school
42%
district
44%
state
68%
change 55%
Math
school
57%
district
59%
state
81%
Science
school
37%
district
57%
state
85%
change 28%
English Language Arts
school
35%
district
43%
state
68%
change 48%
Math
school
59%
district
59%
state
76%
Social Studies
school
40%
district
52%
state
78%
change 33%
English Language Arts
school
37%
district
53%
state
70%
change 5%
Math
school
77%
district
82%
state
90%
change 21%
English Language Arts
school
51%
district
55%
state
71%
change 35%
Math
school
77%
district
75%
state
83%
change 57%
Science
school
58%
district
63%
state
86%
change 71%
English Language Arts
school
60%
district
63%
state
78%
change 29%
Math
school
76%
district
68%
state
83%
change 68%
Social Studies
school
67%
district
68%
state
85%
change 105%
English Language Arts
school
76%
district
64%
state
76%
change 27%
Math
school
98%
district
90%
state
93%
change 43%
English Language Arts
school
73%
district
63%
state
77%
change 25%
Math
school
96%
district
81%
state
87%
change 59%
Science
school
92%
district
75%
state
88%
change 12%
English Language Arts
school
67%
district
71%
state
83%
change 20%
Math
school
91%
district
79%
state
88%
change 28%
Social Studies
school
86%
district
74%
state
86%
change 68%
English Language Arts
school
24%
district
38%
state
55%
change 62%
Math
school
37%
district
41%
state
59%
change 55%
English Language Arts
school
33%
district
41%
state
57%
change 44%
Math
school
54%
district
58%
state
64%
change 17%
Science
school
76%
district
80%
state
89%
change 42%
English Language Arts
school
39%
district
38%
state
53%
change 59%
Math
school
37%
district
48%
state
65%
change 12%
Social Studies
school
96%
district
76%
state
86%
change 42%
English Language Arts
school
34%
district
40%
state
56%
no change
Math
school
37%
district
51%
state
59%
no change
English Language Arts
school
33%
district
49%
state
56%
change 35%
Math
school
35%
district
54%
state
67%
change 7%
Science
school
71%
district
83%
state
88%
2
TestRating
2 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
more...
Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 363
51%
49%
Student Economic Level (2009)
In 2009, PS 243 Weeksville School had 92% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 45% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
80%
Hispanic
17%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2%
10:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, PS 243 Weeksville School had 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in New York City Geographic District #16Be the First to Review This School
By clicking "Share Review", you are indicating that you have read, understood and agree to Education.com Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
About Brooklyn, NY
Loading...
provided byzillow.com
© Zillow, Inc., 2008. Use is subject to Terms of Use
Today on Education.com
OUTDOOR FUN
5 Outdoor Games to Do in Under 5 Minutes
Graduation Inspiration: Top 10 Graduation Quotes HOLIDAY
Happy Father's Day
FOOD SAFETY
Are Color Additives Dangerous?
Nearby Learning Centers
| Location | Distance |
|---|---|
|
Prospect Heights
669 Vanderbilt Ave Brooklyn, NY |
1.8 miles |
|
Park Slope
575 5th Ave Brooklyn, NY |
2.9 miles |
|
Midwood
2481 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn, NY |
3.6 miles |
Writing the Letter h
Get Ready for Reading: All About the Letter F
Birthday Coloring: Pinata Candy
Let's Subtract 1 to 10!
Cutting Circles: Build a Snowman
How Many Are There? Fish
