Serving 994 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 994 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone's student population of 994 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
994 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone is 0.68, 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
#2049 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
30%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone's ranking?
Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone is ranked #2049 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone often compared to?
Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstoneis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 200 Benson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone?
994 students attend Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone?
Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone offer ?
Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone part of?
Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone located?
Ps 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Bensonhurst.
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