Public School 108 is a historic school building located in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, New York, New York. It was designed by James W. Naughton and built in 1895. It is a three-story, brick building trimmed in Lake Superior sandstone in the Romanesque Revival style. It has an attic fourth floor pierced by dormer windows.
Serving 660 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento's student population of 660 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento is 0.32, 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
#1725 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
82%
30%
Black
10%
16%
White
2%
40%
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
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento's ranking?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento is ranked #1725 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento often compared to?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamentois often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 65, P.s. 159 Isaac Pitkin, P.s. 7 Abraham Lincoln by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento?
660 students attend P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento offer ?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento part of?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento is part of New York City Geographic District #19 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento located?
P.s. 108 Sal Abbracciamento is located in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Cypress Hills.
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