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BROOKLYN > District 13 > Public Elementary

P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker

114 Kosciusko Street Brooklyn, NY 11216
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114 Kosciusko Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Bedford Stuyvesant
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Teacher Data Reports for P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 25%
    •  About the same as NYC average (25%)
  • English 25%
    •  About the same as NYC average (25%)

New York released data for individual teachers throughout the public school system this Friday. Learn more about a specific school or teacher's ratings.  View data for teachers at this school»

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Oct 01, 5:34 PM
Large Rises and Falls in Several Schools' Grades

By Beth Fertig

Check out our interactive map that shows the changes in school grades. And leave your comments on the individual school pages. We want to hear what you think about the grading system, and how your own school was rated. Read More »
Question P.S. 15 Roberto Clemente
Asked By SchoolBook Editors
How much have you spent this year on your child's school or school-related activities?
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Top Response By Layne Julien
A reasonable question to add to the one suggested here is -- how much have your kids' teachers paid out-of-pocket this year for classroom supplies? Maybe it's not an issue … Read More »
Dec 07, 6:23 PM
School Closing Announcements Start Thursday

By Anna M. Phillips

UPDATED | Schools Chancellor Dennis M. Walcott announced Wednesday at a District 2 Town Hall meeting that the Education Department will reveal within the next two days which of the city's struggling schools it will close. Read More »
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Posted By Marquese Paige
Flea Market 10/29/2011 11:00am-2:00pm

Looking to save big money on things you need?

Come to our flea market to discover treasures
Interested in renting a table or donating items to sale.

Contact P.s. 256 PTA 718 638-4002

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Nov 22, 6:14 PM
Protesters Give Education Department an F for Failure

By Erin E. Evans

UPDATED: Holding up an oversize report card on the steps of the Tweed Courthouse on Chambers Street, parents and elected officials gave an F to the city's Department of Education in a protest to prevent the closing of several schools. Read More »
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Christina Cassella, parent of a 5th grader

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First Bell Oct 26, 8:12 AM
Fall Forecast: More Protests at Struggling Schools

By Mary Ann Giordano

If advocates fulfill their plans, this will be the season of protests, especially at schools that are among those on the city's list of 20 struggling schools targeted for possible closing if the city feels other measures will not improve their performance. Read More »
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Oct 18, 9:16 PM
A Fight for Public School 256

By Erin E. Evans

Students, parents and staff members from P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, protested the Department of Education's recent failing grade for their elementary school. Read More »
  • Performance4 Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 4 Average
4/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
3rd Grade English 661 / 800
Average
3rd Grade Math 684 / 800
Average
4th Grade English 665 / 800
Average
4th Grade Math 673 / 800
Below Average
4th Grade Science 66 / 100
Below Average
5th Grade English 662 / 800
Average
5th Grade Math 676 / 800
Average
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More about P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker

Population 377 students
School Type Elementary
Grades PreK-6th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 90%
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