P.S. 18 Edward Bush
Tel:
(718) 387-3241
P.S. 18 Edward Bush serves 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 18 Edward Bush placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
P.S. 18 Edward Bush places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
P.S. 18 Edward Bush's student population of 178 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 178 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 18 Edward Bush is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 18 Edward Bush is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3779 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 71% | 27% |
| Black | 20% | 17% |
| White | 7% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #14 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to P.S. 18 Edward Bush is Lyons Community School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Lyons Community School Grades: 6-12 | 494 students
0.2 miles
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 782-0918 0.2 6-12 494 - Brooklyn Williamsburg High School For Art And Technology Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
0.2 miles
223 Graham Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 599-1207 0.2 9-12 271 - Brooklyn Young Women's Leadership School Of Brooklyn Grades: 6-12 | 407 students
0.2 miles
325 Bushwick Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 387-5641 0.2 6-12 407 - Brooklyn P.S. 132 Conselyea School Grades: PK-5 | 724 students
0.3 miles
320 Manhattan Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 599-7301 0.3 PK-5 724 - Brooklyn P.S. 250 George H Lindsey Grades: PK-5 | 484 students
0.3 miles
108 Montrose Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11206
(718) 384-0889 0.3 PK-5 484
School Reviews
| 5 I love this school. My son is in Pre-K, and I couldn't hope for a warmer, more welcoming, more attentive classroom experience for him. The teacher and assistants clearly love children and make them feel so welcome and appreciated. My son is in bilingual Pre-K (Spanish/English) with German enrichment classes as well. I'm so happy he's starting his schooling experience in this delightful atmosphere. We're putting PS 18 as our top choice for kindergarten -- after attending an open house, I love the school even more. A new gym is being built (in addition to their schoolyard), the German classes are delightful (the kids seemed to be having so much fun), and the level of involvement, enthusiasm and skill demonstrated by the principal and staff is so impressive. The school is growing and developing, and wants to be a integral part of the community. So glad we're part of it. - Posted by Parent - MaryAnn Rekuc |
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