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Ps 288 Shirley Tanyhill (The)

Brooklyn, NY

PublicElementary · Grades Pre-K–8
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

262 tested · 89% of students

29% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 22% did.

  • Level 46%
  • Level 322%
  • Level 235%
  • Level 137%

Math

260 tested · 88% of students

25% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 16% did.

  • Level 43%
  • Level 322%
  • Level 230%
  • Level 146%

Science

98 tested · 97% of students

16% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 11% did.

  • Level 41%
  • Level 315%
  • Level 255%
  • Level 129%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled510469
Weapons possession10
Harassment, bullying, discrimination914
Cyberbullying11
False alarm01
Other threats20

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, bomb threat, drugs, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate84%
Teacher Attendance99%
Experienced Teachers83%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Middle School

OpenAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

3.0

Applicants

36

Seats

12

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

5.0

Applicants

16

Seats

3

Middle School

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

12

Seats

40

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

9

Seats

10

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

19

Seats

50

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.JOFAZ TRANSPORTATION INC.LORINDA ENTERPRISES, LTD.SNT BUS INC
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

469 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino31.6%
x
White5.3%
x
Black or African American61.0%
x
Asian0.9%
x
Two or More Races0.2%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.9%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Arts11

Advisory, Chorus, Dance, Math Team,

Sports1

Basketball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities5

Chorus, Dance, Leadership, Math Team,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360015202797

District
New York City Geographic District #21
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
469 students
Teachers (FTE)
46.9

Sources