Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 247 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy's student population of 247 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Michael E. Berdy School for the Arts is committed to creating a school environment, which teaches all students to respect and appreciate the diversity of our cultural backgrounds.
School Rankings
P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4194 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
31%
30%
Black
53%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy's ranking?
P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy is ranked #4194 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy often compared to?
P.s. 188 Michael E Berdyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 90 Edna Cohen School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy?
247 students attend P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy?
P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy offer ?
P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy part of?
P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy located?
P.s. 188 Michael E Berdy is located in the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Coney Island.
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