Serving 965 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 160 William T Sampson ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 965 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 160 William T Sampson serves a 0.2 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5 to 10 minutes, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone located approximately 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 160 William T Sampson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 160 William T Sampson's student population of 965 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
965 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 160 William T Sampson ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 160 William T Sampson is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#793 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
86%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 160 William T Sampson's ranking?
P.s. 160 William T Sampson is ranked #793 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 160 William T Sampson often compared to?
P.s. 160 William T Sampsonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 105 Blythebourne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 160 William T Sampson?
965 students attend P.s. 160 William T Sampson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of P.s. 160 William T Sampson students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 160 William T Sampson?
P.s. 160 William T Sampson has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 160 William T Sampson offer ?
P.s. 160 William T Sampson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 160 William T Sampson part of?
P.s. 160 William T Sampson is part of New York City Geographic District #20.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 160 William T Sampson located?
P.s. 160 William T Sampson is located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Borough Park.
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