Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps 238 Anne Sullivan 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 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan's student population of 574 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan 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 238 Anne Sullivan is 0.66, 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
#3427 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
47%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
28%
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
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 238 Anne Sullivan's ranking?
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan is ranked #3427 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 238 Anne Sullivan often compared to?
Ps 238 Anne Sullivanis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 215 Morris H Weiss, Ps 95 Gravesend, Ps 216 Arturo Toscanini by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 238 Anne Sullivan?
574 students attend Ps 238 Anne Sullivan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Ps 238 Anne Sullivan students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 238 Anne Sullivan?
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 238 Anne Sullivan offer ?
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 238 Anne Sullivan part of?
Ps 238 Anne Sullivan is part of New York City Geographic District #21 School District.
School Reviews
5 6/20/2012
My child had a great experience in the middle school science classes, social studies classes, and guitar classes. These teachers really care for the children and are great professionals.
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