Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 28 Wright Brothers 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 96% 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-5
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 28 Wright Brothers serves a compact attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 0.2 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 28 Wright Brothers's student population of 378 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
378 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
P.s. 28 Wright Brothers 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. 28 Wright Brothers is 0.34, 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
#3769 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
80%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 28 Wright Brothers's ranking?
P.s. 28 Wright Brothers is ranked #3769 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 28 Wright Brothers often compared to?
P.s. 28 Wright Brothersis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 4 Duke Ellington, P.s. 8 Luis Belliard by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 28 Wright Brothers?
378 students attend P.s. 28 Wright Brothers.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of P.s. 28 Wright Brothers students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 28 Wright Brothers?
P.s. 28 Wright Brothers has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 28 Wright Brothers offer ?
P.s. 28 Wright Brothers offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 28 Wright Brothers part of?
P.s. 28 Wright Brothers is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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