Serving 999 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone 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 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone's student population of 999 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2252 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
36%
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone's ranking?
P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone is ranked #2252 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone often compared to?
P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstoneis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 200 Benson School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone?
999 students attend P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone?
P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone offer ?
P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone part of?
P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone is part of New York City Geographic District #20 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone located?
P.S. 186 Dr Irving A Gladstone is located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 11 other public schools located in Bensonhurst.
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