Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan 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 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 238 ANNE SULLIVAN serves a 0.4 square mile attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, where most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, while the furthest edge of the zone reaches approximately 3.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan's student population of 538 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
538 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan 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. 238 Anne Sullivan is 0.67, 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
#3439 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2008–2024. Full 19-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. 238 Anne Sullivan's ranking?
P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan is ranked #3439 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan often compared to?
P.s. 238 Anne Sullivanis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 95 Gravesend, P.s. 216 Arturo Toscanini, P.s. 215 Morris H Weiss by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan?
538 students attend P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan?
P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan offer ?
P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan part of?
P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan is part of New York City Geographic District #21.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan located?
P.s. 238 Anne Sullivan is located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Gravesend.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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