Serving 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald's student population of 579 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Soaring to a Brighter Future!
School Rankings
P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald 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. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald is 0.53, 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
#2531 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
23%
10%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
2%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald's ranking?
P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald is ranked #2531 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald often compared to?
P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgeraldis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 150, Children's Lab School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald?
579 students attend P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald?
P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald offer ?
P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald part of?
P.s. 199 Maurice A Fitzgerald is part of New York City Geographic District #24 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/20/2019
Great school.,friendly teachers, hard-working staff, students of this school don't any paid tuition or tutor. Teachers doing a great job.
5 11/20/2014
I found this school has a god gifted principal specially. But I found the grading system is different with different teacher. It is very important to have same grading reference. It will be very helpful for both the parents and their children if the grading system will get some improvement. For more clearly, i would like to say the concern staff to be so careful with grading. Not all the parents and children are same. Some persons are very sensitive with the grading system. It really need some improvement for the teachers about grading.
5 9/28/2013
The principal Mr. Inzerillo cares about the kids and has increase the amount of after shool programs. He is so proud of the hidden and knows all their names. The teachers are always available and go above and beyond for the kids and parents.
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