Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 233 Langston Hughes 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 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 233 Langston Hughes serves a 0.6 square mile attendance zone located in Brooklyn, NY, with most areas accessible within a 5-10 minute drive and the furthest edge approximately 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes's student population of 335 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
335 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
When a man starts out to build a world, He starts first with himself.
School Rankings
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes 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. 233 Langston Hughes is 0.32, 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
#2073 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
82%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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
Sports
Colors
Respect. Unity. Determination.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 233 Langston Hughes's ranking?
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes is ranked #2073 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 233 Langston Hughes often compared to?
P.s. 233 Langston Hughesis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 114 Ryder Elementary School, P.s. 115 Daniel Mucatel School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 233 Langston Hughes?
335 students attend P.s. 233 Langston Hughes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of P.s. 233 Langston Hughes students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 233 Langston Hughes?
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 233 Langston Hughes offer ?
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 233 Langston Hughes part of?
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 233 Langston Hughes located?
P.s. 233 Langston Hughes is located in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 23 other public schools located in Canarsie.
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