Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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Maurice Sendak Community School (The) is an exceptional elementary school in Brooklyn, New York, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade and consistently ranking among the top schools in the state.

This diverse school has maintained a consistently high level of academic performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in New York. The school's students excel on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 90.91% of 3rd graders, 96.97% of 4th graders, and 86.21% of 5th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to the district averages of 68.51%, 69.16%, and 63.86%, respectively. The school's strong performance extends across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, White students, and students with special needs, indicating a focus on equity and ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive.

Compared to nearby schools in New York City Geographic District #15, Maurice Sendak Community School (The) stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students. For instance, the school's 3rd grade Math proficiency rate of 90.91% is significantly higher than the 84.85% at Ps 107 John W Kimball and the 68.63% at Ps 32 Samuel Mills Sprole. Additionally, while Maurice Sendak Community School (The) has a diverse student population, some nearby schools have a more homogeneous student body, with a higher concentration of White students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 211 8th St
       Brooklyn, NY  11215


(718) 840-5660

District: New York City Geographic District #15

SchoolDigger Rank:
97th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,466 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  211

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.8%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Asian:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.3% Help


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Compare Details Maurice Sendak Community School (The) ranks better than 96% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 4th among 26 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.8%), Hispanic (17.1%), Asian (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maurice Sendak Community School (The) is 13.3. 16 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maurice Sendak Community School (The) is $17,466. 19 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Maurice Sendak Community School (The):

SchoolDigger ranks Maurice Sendak Community School (The) 97th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Maurice Sendak Community School (The) in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #15:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #15 356th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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Rank History for all students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.64 70th 2395 97.1%
2019 89.62 206th 2413 91.5%
2021 94.72 21st 2201 99.0%
2022 94.00 94th 2434 96.1%
2023 94.78 97th 2439 96.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.27 38th 1941 98.0%
2023 97.71 31st 2016 98.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.17 258th 2032 87.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.81 66th 2338 97.2%
2019 92.21 118th 2357 95.0%
2021 96.89 2nd 1955 99.9%
2022 89.64 165th 2401 93.1%
2023 91.66 163rd 2403 93.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.22 91st 2340 96.1%
2019 81.93 352nd 2358 85.1%
2021 88.56 116th 1961 94.1%
2022 94.79 58th 2400 97.6%
2023 94.81 75th 2400 96.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 75.73 141st 671 79.0%
2023 55.31 301st 605 50.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.84 28th 948 97.0%
2019 85.51 97th 891 89.1%
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Rank History for White students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.97 88th 1408 93.8%
2019 78.40 261st 1338 80.5%
2021 89.83 32nd 1224 97.4%
2022 87.70 86th 1399 93.9%
2023 92.38 44th 1337 96.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 51 5 6 4 0 0 15 0 81
2015 100 12 14 19 0 0 21 0 166
2016 135 22 12 21 0 0 29 0 219
2017 169 30 18 38 0 0 27 0 282
2018 180 36 25 35 0 1 32 0 309
2019 203 35 33 44 0 1 30 0 346
2020 199 28 34 46 0 1 32 0 340
2021 174 18 30 35 1 0 22 0 280
2022 130 16 27 29 1 0 15 0 218
2023 122 12 24 36 1 0 16 0 211

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 81 7.0 11.5 0
2015 166 10.0 16.6 9.6
2016 219 11.0 19.9 9.6
2017 282 14.8 19.0 8.5
2018 309 16.0 19.3 13.9
2019 346 17.0 20.3 17.3
2020 340 19.0 17.8 14.7
2021 280 22.0 12.7 11.4
2022 218 19.0 11.4 12.8
2023 211 15.8 13.3 13.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 81 7.0 11.5 0
2015 166 10.0 16.6 9.6
2016 219 11.0 19.9 9.6
2017 282 14.8 19.0 8.5
2018 309 16.0 19.3 13.9
2019 346 17.0 20.3 17.3
2020 340 19.0 17.8 14.7
2021 280 22.0 12.7 11.4
2022 218 19.0 11.4 12.8
2023 211 15.8 13.3 13.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201597.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $94 (0.8%) $11,628 (99.2%) $11,722
2020 $18 (0.1%) $12,335 (99.9%) $12,353
2021 $1,052 (7.0%) $13,944 (93.0%) $14,996
2022 $1,990 (11.4%) $15,478 (88.6%) $17,467
2023 $1,418 (8.1%) $16,049 (91.9%) $17,466

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 206th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 97th of 2439 Elementary schools
 4.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maurice Sendak Community School (The))7173.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #15)6263.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Maurice Sendak Community School (The))7290.9
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #15)6668.5
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maurice Sendak Community School (The))7880
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #15)6068.4
 8.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Maurice Sendak Community School (The))8197
 16%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #15)6069.2
 9.2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maurice Sendak Community School (The))7280.7
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #15)5160.7
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Maurice Sendak Community School (The))8686.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #15)5963.9
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students346211
 39%
African American3512
 65.7%
American Indian01
Asian3324
 27.3%
Hispanic4436
 18.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White203122
 39.9%
Two or More Races3016
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.3%13.3%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Maurice Sendak Community School (The)

In the 2022-23 school year, 211 students attended Maurice Sendak Community School (The).

Students at Maurice Sendak Community School (The) are 58% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American.

Yes! Maurice Sendak Community School (The) is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 97th of 2439 New York elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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