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Ps 209 Margaret Mead

Brooklyn, NY

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

English language arts

393 tested · 83% of students

59% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 48% did.

  • Level 423%
  • Level 337%
  • Level 224%
  • Level 116%

Math

408 tested · 86% of students

62% scored proficient.

  • Level 424%
  • Level 338%
  • Level 224%
  • Level 114%

Science

122 tested · 74% of students

48% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 44% did.

  • Level 49%
  • Level 338%
  • Level 243%
  • Level 19%

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

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled729719
Harassment, bullying, discrimination67
Cyberbullying20
Other threats01

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

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate92%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers86%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Middle School

Zone PriorityAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

70

Seats

48

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

2.0

Applicants

19

Seats

12

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

73

Seats

75

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

—

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
ALL AMERICAN SCHOOL BUS CORP.BORO TRANSIT, INC.HOYT TRANSPORTATION CORP.JOFAZ TRANSPORTATION INC.SNT BUS INC
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

719 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino22.7%
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White45.2%
x
Black or African American2.4%
x
Asian28.1%
x
Two or More Races1.4%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.1%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses3

Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Physical Setting/Earth Science ACC, World Languages (Middle School)

Clubs and Activities6

Art, Engineering, STEM, Student Council,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360015202702

District
New York City Geographic District #21
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
719 students
Teachers (FTE)
50.5

Sources