Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 38 Pacific ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 38 Pacific ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ps 38 Pacific's student population of 516 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% 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
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 38 Pacific ranks within the top 10% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 38 Pacific is 0.79, which is more 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
#344 out of 4093 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
25%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 38 Pacific's ranking?
Ps 38 Pacific is ranked #344 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 38 Pacific?
516 students attend Ps 38 Pacific.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of Ps 38 Pacific students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 38 Pacific?
Ps 38 Pacific has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 38 Pacific offer ?
Ps 38 Pacific offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 38 Pacific part of?
Ps 38 Pacific is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
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