Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey's student population of 120 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
120 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4303 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
23%
31%
Black
66%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
55%
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. 44 Marcus Garvey's ranking?
P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey is ranked #4303 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey often compared to?
P.s. 44 Marcus Garveyis often viewed alongside schools like Uncommon Bed-stuy East Charter School Nyc, P.s. 243 Weeksville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey?
120 students attend P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey?
P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey offer ?
P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey part of?
P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey is part of New York City Geographic District #13.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey located?
P.s. 44 Marcus Garvey is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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