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Ps 253

601 OCEANVIEW AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11235

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 144 of 2292 in New York

Top schools in Brooklyn
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ps 253

601 OCEANVIEW AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11235

Top 10% School in New York

Ranked 144 of 2292 in New York

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About Ps 253

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 86%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 86% in Math and 64% in Reading.
63
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
913
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 37.9%
Asian 30.67%
Hispanic 27.49%
Black 0.88%
Two+ Races 1.97%
Native Am. 0.88%
White
37.9%
Asian
30.67%
Hispanic
27.49%
Black
0.88%
Two+ Races
1.97%
Native Am.
0.88%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 913
45.02%
411 Female
54.98%
502 Male

Student Population

913 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

875 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ps 253 Contact Information

Address

601 OCEANVIEW AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11235

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Phone

(718) 332-3331

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Website

ps253k.org

TOP 144 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ps 253

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities is highlighting an active late-April calendar for families and students. Current items include a Student of the Month Assembly on April 27, Grade 5 Math State Exam dates on April 28 and April 29, and Grade 4 Math State Exam dates on April 30 and May 1. The school’s news area also celebrates District 21 leadership, giving families a current view of recognition, assessment planning, and district connection.

FAQ

Q1. How does PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities involve parents?

Ans. PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities maintains PTA and School Leadership Team pages for meetings, participation, and school planning across the year.

Q2. What student support office is listed by PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities?

Ans. PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities lists a School Based Support Team for student needs and school-based coordination when extra coordination is needed.

Q3. Does PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities share summer learning materials?

Ans. PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities posts summer packets, helping students keep practicing during vacation and return ready for classroom routines.

Q4. Which is the external saving resource for PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities?

Ans. The external saving resource for PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities is Kids Rise, which is a college and career savings program that ties to students’ future goals.

Q5. How does PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities celebrate student life?

Ans. PS 253 The School of Multicultural Humanities highlights school shows and student assemblies for recognition, confidence, and participation in schoolwide events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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