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Ps/Is 157 Benjamin Franklin Heath And Science Academy (The)

Brooklyn, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

98 tested · 50% of students

44% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 34% did.

  • Level 49%
  • Level 335%
  • Level 230%
  • Level 127%

Math

148 tested · 76% of students

28% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 26% did.

  • Level 44%
  • Level 324%
  • Level 231%
  • Level 141%

Science

51 tested · 75% of students

29% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 21% did.

  • Level 44%
  • Level 325%
  • Level 251%
  • Level 120%

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

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled270244
Harassment, bullying, discrimination15
Cyberbullying02

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm, drugs, alcohol, other threats.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate76%
Teacher Attendance94%
Experienced Teachers82%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Middle School

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

28

Seats

48

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

6

Seats

12

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

30

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

19

Seats

25

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
ALLIED TRANSIT CORP.HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.LORINDA ENTERPRISES, LTD.
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

244 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino71.3%
x
White5.3%
x
Black or African American19.3%
x
Asian2.0%
x
Two or More Races1.2%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.4%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses2

Middle School Algebra ACC, World Languages (Middle School)

Languages1

Spanish

Arts23

Algebra I, American Sign Language, Coding, Dance,

Sports1

Basketball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities22

Art, Coding, Cooking, Creative Writing,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360011902565

District
New York City Geographic District #14
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
244 students
Teachers (FTE)
31

Sources