Serving 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 236 Langston Hughes 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 35-39% (which is lower than 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 13:1 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: 303 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 236 Langston Hughes serves an attendance zone in the Bronx, NY, covering approximately 3 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most living around 1.1 miles from the zone's edge, extending up to 2.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes's student population of 303 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
303 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes 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. 236 Langston Hughes is 0.45, 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
#2634 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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Hispanic
68%
31%
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Black
31%
15%
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White
1%
39%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 236 Langston Hughes's ranking?
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes is ranked #2634 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 236 Langston Hughes often compared to?
P.s. 236 Langston Hughesis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 204 Morris Heights, P.s. 28 Mount Hope by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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. 236 Langston Hughes?
303 students attend P.s. 236 Langston Hughes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P.s. 236 Langston Hughes students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 236 Langston Hughes?
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 236 Langston Hughes offer ?
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 236 Langston Hughes part of?
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes is part of New York City Geographic District # 9.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 236 Langston Hughes located?
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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