Serving 1,006 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,006 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School's student population of 1,006 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,006 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School is 0.19, 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
#1815 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
90%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School's ranking?
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School is ranked #1815 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School often compared to?
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 244 Richard R Green by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
1,006 students attend Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School?
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School offer ?
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School part of?
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School is part of New York City Geographic District #18 School District.
School Reviews
5 8/9/2019
I love this school my mom likes it to Mrs. Stockton is my best teacher ever I will miss the memories and trips and work it''s sad I''m going to a new class but I can still see her.
2 11/19/2018
This school is wonderful if your child is "gifted" but if your child is an average student or struggling they will be lost and pushed along.
5 11/25/2013
This is vey nice and a very academic school. I like that.
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