Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 180 Hugo Newman 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 180 HUGO NEWMAN serves an attendance zone in New York, NY, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Families in the area can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 180 Hugo Newman's student population of 344 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 180 Hugo Newman ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 180 Hugo Newman is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3769 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 180 Hugo Newman's ranking?
P.s. 180 Hugo Newman is ranked #3769 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 180 Hugo Newman often compared to?
P.s. 180 Hugo Newmanis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 125 Ralph Bunche by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 180 Hugo Newman?
344 students attend P.s. 180 Hugo Newman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of P.s. 180 Hugo Newman students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 180 Hugo Newman?
P.s. 180 Hugo Newman has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 180 Hugo Newman offer ?
P.s. 180 Hugo Newman offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 180 Hugo Newman part of?
P.s. 180 Hugo Newman is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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