Ps 233 Langston Hughes

9301 Ave B
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 276 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 233 Langston Hughes 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 233 Langston Hughes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps 233 Langston Hughes's student population of 276 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 233 Langston Hughes 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 233 Langston Hughes is 0.25, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#2550 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≥50%
55%
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<50%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
11%
29%
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Black
86%
16%
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White
3%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 233 Langston Hughes's ranking?
Ps 233 Langston Hughes is ranked #2550 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 233 Langston Hughes often compared to?
Ps 233 Langston Hughesis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 114 Ryder Elementary School, Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 233 Langston Hughes?
276 students attend Ps 233 Langston Hughes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Ps 233 Langston Hughes students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 233 Langston Hughes?
Ps 233 Langston Hughes has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 233 Langston Hughes offer ?
Ps 233 Langston Hughes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 233 Langston Hughes part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 276 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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