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P.s. 236 Langston Hughes vs. P.s. 28 Mount Hope

Should you attend P.s. 236 Langston Hughes or P.s. 28 Mount Hope? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
P.s. 236 Langston Hughes
1871 Walton Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 28 Mount Hope
1861 Anthony Ave
Bronx, NY 10457
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 236 Langston Hughes ranks 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%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

P.s. 28 Mount Hope ranks 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 10%)
Overview
Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 236 Langston Hughes 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 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 28 Mount Hope 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
290 students
593 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 28 Mount Hope over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 28 Mount Hope.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 28 Mount Hope over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 28 Mount Hope with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2634 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3418 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 236 Langston Hughes, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 28 Mount Hope, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 28 Mount Hope who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 28 Mount Hope who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 236 Langston Hughes by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 28 Mount Hope by grade.
Pre-K Students
31
46
Kindergarten Students
43
69
Grade 1 Students
58
94
Grade 2 Students
28
95
Grade 3 Students
47
89
Grade 4 Students
54
93
Grade 5 Students
29
106
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 28 Mount Hope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 28 Mount Hope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
75%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 28 Mount Hope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
24%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 28 Mount Hope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 28 Mount Hope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.38
0.30
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 236 Langston Hughes, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 28 Mount Hope, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 28 Mount Hope, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 236 Langston Hughes, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 28 Mount Hope, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District # 9 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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