Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 1% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School's student population of 161 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
70%
16%
White
9%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
161 students attend Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School?
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School offer ?
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School part of?
Ps 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
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