P.S. 179 Kensington
DBN 20K179· ES/MS· Brooklyn· District 20
Enrollment
774
Math proficient
43.8%
2023
Economic need index
84.7%
Free/reduced lunch
80.5%
ELL students
0.463
SWD
0.142
Demographics
Asian0.588
Black0.035
Hispanic0.221
White0.142
Multi-racial0.004
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Where is P.S. 179 Kensington?
P.S. 179 Kensington is located at 202 AVENUE C BROOKLYN NY 11218 in Brooklyn. The school's BBL is 3053710001.0.
What is the DBN for P.S. 179 Kensington?
The DBN (District Borough Number) for P.S. 179 Kensington is 20K179.
How many students attend P.S. 179 Kensington?
P.S. 179 Kensington reported 774.0 total students enrolled (most recent demographic snapshot).
What grades does P.S. 179 Kensington serve?
Grade-level information for P.S. 179 Kensington is not available in the DOE high school directory (this school may be elementary or middle school).
How does P.S. 179 Kensington perform on math state tests?
In 2023, 43.8% of students at P.S. 179 Kensington scored at or above proficient (Level 3 or 4) on the NY State math test.