P.S. 30 Hernandez/hughes
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(212)876-1825
- P.S. 30 Hernandez/hughes serves 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 56%.
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P.S. 30 Hernandez/hughes places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- P.S. 30 Hernandez/hughes's student population of 267 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 267 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 30 Hernandez/hughes's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 30 Hernandez/hughes is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #3889 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 50% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 9% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 26% |
| Black | 47% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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