Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 236 Mill Basin ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 236 Mill Basin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 236 Mill Basin's student population of 523 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 236 Mill Basin ranks within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 236 Mill Basin is 0.69, 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
#168 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
12%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
50%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 236 Mill Basin's ranking?
Ps 236 Mill Basin is ranked #168 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 236 Mill Basin often compared to?
Ps 236 Mill Basinis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 312 Bergen Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 236 Mill Basin?
523 students attend Ps 236 Mill Basin.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps 236 Mill Basin students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 236 Mill Basin?
Ps 236 Mill Basin has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 236 Mill Basin offer ?
Ps 236 Mill Basin offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 236 Mill Basin part of?
Ps 236 Mill Basin is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
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