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Ps/is 116 William C Hughley vs. Ps/is 268

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School Overview

School
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
107-25 Wren Pl
Jamaica, NY 11433
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Ps/is 268
92-07 175th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 843 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 116 William C Hughley 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 660 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/is 268 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
843 students
660 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ps/is 268 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ps/is 268.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ps/is 268 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 268 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3674 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#2506 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ps/is 268, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
37%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 268 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
51%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 268 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 268 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ps/is 268 by grade.
Pre-K Students
54
-
Kindergarten Students
75
81
Grade 1 Students
89
73
Grade 2 Students
78
83
Grade 3 Students
99
66
Grade 4 Students
103
69
Grade 5 Students
91
67
Grade 6 Students
99
90
Grade 7 Students
78
66
Grade 8 Students
73
65
Ungraded Students
4
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ps/is 268, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
12%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ps/is 268, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ps/is 268, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
35%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ps/is 268, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ps/is 268, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ps/is 268, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #29 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ps/is 268, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ps/is 268, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ps/is 116 William C Hughley, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ps/is 268, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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