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P.S. 247 Brooklyn

7000 21 Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11204
332000010247
7000 21 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204
Bensonhurst
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FEB 24
Teacher Data Reports for P.S. 247 Brooklyn

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

  • Math 44%
    •  Much higher than NYC average (25%)
  • English 33%
    •  Higher than 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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Posted By Jim Schachter
UC Berkeley Students "Adopt" P.S. 247 Fourth Graders

Here's an excerpt from a press release from the University of California at Berkeley:

After a UC Berkeley alumna contacted the Office of Public Affairs about the Bensonhurt program, UC Berkeley ‘s campus ambassadors — student tour guides for prospective students and distinguished guests — “adopted” a classroom of 4th … Read More »

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Brooklyn Student Takes Third Place in National Intel Competition

By Mary Ann Giordano

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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 »
Post P.S. 247 Brooklyn
Posted By SchoolBook Editors
Congratulations on the latest addition to your college partnership program!

UC Berkeley is 22nd College to Join P.S. 247’s College Partnership Program™
Bears in Brooklyn? Cal Bears and Top Universities Immerse Brooklyn Elementary School Students in the College Experience

March 13, 2012, Brooklyn, New York – Today, Bensonhurst elementary school P.S. 247 announced that the University … Read More »

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  • Performance9 Above Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 6 Average
9/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
3rd Grade English 677 / 800
Above Average
3rd Grade Math 702 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade English 696 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade Math 720 / 800
Above Average
4th Grade Science 90 / 100
Above Average
5th Grade English 681 / 800
Above Average
5th Grade Math 723 / 800
Above Average
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More about P.S. 247 Brooklyn

Population 761 students
School Type Elementary
Grades PreK-5th
2012 Progress
Report		 A
Avg. Attendance Rate 96%
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