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P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull vs. P.s. 118 Lorraine Hansberry

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School Overview

School
P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull
191-02 90th Ave
Hollis, NY 11423
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 118 Lorraine Hansberry
190-20 109th Rd
Saint Albans, NY 11412
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (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 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 118 Lorraine Hansberry 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
584 students
385 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry 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. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 118 Lorraine Hansberry.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry 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. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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

#2544 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3533 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 118 Lorraine Hansberry, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
41%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)
80-89%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 118 Lorraine Hansberry by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
43
Kindergarten Students
93
62
Grade 1 Students
101
65
Grade 2 Students
84
45
Grade 3 Students
90
58
Grade 4 Students
85
60
Grade 5 Students
95
51
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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 American Indian at P.s. 118 Lorraine Hansberry, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
37%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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 Asian at P.s. 118 Lorraine Hansberry, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
28%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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 White at P.s. 118 Lorraine Hansberry, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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 two or more races at P.s. 118 Lorraine Hansberry, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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
80%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 35 Nathaniel Woodhull, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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. 118 Lorraine Hansberry, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #29 School District 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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