P.s. 38 Pacific vs. P.s. 282 Park Slope
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
P.s. 38 Pacific ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
P.s. 282 Park Slope ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 38 Pacific ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 569 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 282 Park Slope ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
546 students
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
38 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#939 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1460 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
80-89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
103
106
Kindergarten Students
79
87
Grade 1 Students
77
87
Grade 2 Students
80
80
Grade 3 Students
63
75
Grade 4 Students
71
71
Grade 5 Students
73
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
6%
% Hispanic
26%
17%
% Black
24%
27%
% White
29%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%