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P.s. 38 Pacific vs. P.s. 282 Park Slope

Should you attend P.s. 38 Pacific or P.s. 282 Park Slope? 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. 38 Pacific
450 Pacific St
Brooklyn, NY 11217
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
P.s. 282 Park Slope
180 6th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 38 Pacific ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

P.s. 282 Park Slope ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 548 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 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 46%). 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 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 539 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
548 students
539 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 38 Pacific 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. 282 Park Slope over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 38 Pacific.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 282 Park Slope.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 38 Pacific 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. 282 Park Slope over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 38 Pacific with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 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

#1180 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#1642 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 38 Pacific, 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. 282 Park Slope, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 38 Pacific who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in NY)
55-59%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 38 Pacific who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 38 Pacific who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #13 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. 38 Pacific by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 282 Park Slope by grade.
Pre-K Students
106
82
Kindergarten Students
94
95
Grade 1 Students
78
81
Grade 2 Students
61
77
Grade 3 Students
66
68
Grade 4 Students
75
64
Grade 5 Students
68
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 38 Pacific, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #13 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
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 38 Pacific, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #13 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%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 38 Pacific, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #13 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
26%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 38 Pacific, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #13 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
28%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 38 Pacific, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #13 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
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 38 Pacific, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #13 School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.72
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 38 Pacific, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 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
42%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 38 Pacific, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 38 Pacific, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #15 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. 282 Park Slope, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #13 School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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