Serving 810 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 182 Samantha Smith 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 810 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 182 Samantha Smith serves a compact area in Jamaica, NY, covering approximately 0.2 square miles. Families typically reside within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 182 Samantha Smith's student population of 810 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
810 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Discover yourself - Impact the world
School Rankings
P.s. 182 Samantha Smith ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 182 Samantha Smith is 0.57, 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
#3520 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. 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. 182 Samantha Smith's ranking?
P.s. 182 Samantha Smith is ranked #3520 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 182 Samantha Smith often compared to?
P.s. 182 Samantha Smithis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 86 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 182 Samantha Smith?
810 students attend P.s. 182 Samantha Smith.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of P.s. 182 Samantha Smith students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 182 Samantha Smith?
P.s. 182 Samantha Smith has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 182 Samantha Smith offer ?
P.s. 182 Samantha Smith offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 182 Samantha Smith part of?
P.s. 182 Samantha Smith is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I went here for 6 whole years, and I absolutely love this school, though the staff are a bit rude, but after a while you get used to it and just have to be nice to them. The principal is really nice, most of the teachers are nice, but overall I loved this school.
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