Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 193 Gil Hodges 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 71% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 193 Gil Hodges serves a 0.6 square mile area in Brooklyn, NY, where most families are within a 5-10 minute drive of the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 0.5 miles, with the furthest boundary located 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 193 Gil Hodges's student population of 487 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
487 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 193 Gil Hodges ranks within the top 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. 193 Gil Hodges is 0.78, which is more 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
#1976 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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)39%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 193 Gil Hodges's ranking?
P.s. 193 Gil Hodges is ranked #1976 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 193 Gil Hodges often compared to?
P.s. 193 Gil Hodgesis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 197 Kings Highway Academy, P.s. 119 Amersfort 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 52% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 193 Gil Hodges?
487 students attend P.s. 193 Gil Hodges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of P.s. 193 Gil Hodges students are White, 25% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 193 Gil Hodges?
P.s. 193 Gil Hodges has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 193 Gil Hodges offer ?
P.s. 193 Gil Hodges offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 193 Gil Hodges part of?
P.s. 193 Gil Hodges is part of New York City Geographic District #22.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 193 Gil Hodges located?
P.s. 193 Gil Hodges is located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Midwood.
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