P.S. 257 John F Hylan
P.S. 257 John F Hylan serves 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
P.S. 257 John F Hylan placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.S. 257 John F Hylan's student population of 516 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 257 John F Hylan is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,228 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 257 John F Hylan is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2179 out of 4228 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
73%
28%
Black
23%
17%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 257 John F Hylan?
516 students attend P.S. 257 John F Hylan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of P.S. 257 John F Hylan students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 257 John F Hylan?
P.S. 257 John F Hylan has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does P.S. 257 John F Hylan offer ?
P.S. 257 John F Hylan offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 257 John F Hylan part of?
P.S. 257 John F Hylan is part of New York City Geographic District #14 School District.
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