Serving 193 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy's student population of 193 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 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. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy is 0.55, 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
#4132 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
45%
30%
Black
50%
16%
White
2%
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
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy's ranking?
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy is ranked #4132 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy often compared to?
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 308 Clara Cardwell by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy?
193 students attend P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy?
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy offer ?
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy part of?
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy located?
P.s. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
School Reviews
5 10/20/2022
Principal Bryant and the staff are great. There are so many programs to support creativity for kids.
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