P.s. 188 serves 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 188's student population of 479 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
479 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect, Achieve, Motivate, Succeed
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 188 is 0.56, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rams
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 188 often compared to?
P.s. 188is often viewed alongside schools like Middle School 596, P.s. 176 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend P.s. 188?
479 students attend P.s. 188.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of P.s. 188 students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 188?
P.s. 188 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 188 offer ?
P.s. 188 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 188 part of?
P.s. 188 is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 188 located?
P.s. 188 is located in the Belmont neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 19 other public schools located in Belmont.
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