Serving 831 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov 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 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (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 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 831 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov's student population of 831 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
831 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov 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. 99 Isaac Asimov is 0.69, 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
#2654 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
18%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
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. 99 Isaac Asimov's ranking?
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov is ranked #2654 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov often compared to?
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimovis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 217 Colonel David Marcus School, P.s. 199 Frederick Wachtel by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov?
831 students attend P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov students are Asian, 33% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov?
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov offer ?
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov part of?
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov located?
P.s. 99 Isaac Asimov is located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Midwood.
School Reviews
1 10/9/2020
Worst school. Teachers don't give home. Kids are own their own. If you need help school nobody help. Three of my kids went there but unfortunately they couldn''t make it for good high school. Teachers need to improve their teaching skills.
4 12/28/2016
It's a great school,the teachers teach well.However,this school needs more extracurricular activities for the middle school students.
4 11/25/2016
Attending P.S/I.S 99 was one of the best experiences in my life. I will definetly be sending my future students to this school. The staff was quite loving, Students are diversed, Education is taught phenomanally! However?this school lacks extracurricular activities!
5 6/27/2011
great school,great teachers and leadership!
5 7/1/2007
I really recommend this school!! It's a really great school and teaches extremely well. They usually have parent-teacher conference twice a year and the teachers are extremely helpful and nice!!
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