Serving 904 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps 189 Bilingual Center ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 189 Bilingual Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ps 189 Bilingual Center's student population of 904 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 189 Bilingual Center ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 189 Bilingual Center is 0.47, 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
#2035 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
24%
29%
Black
69%
16%
White
3%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 189 Bilingual Center's ranking?
Ps 189 Bilingual Center is ranked #2035 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 189 Bilingual Center often compared to?
Ps 189 Bilingual Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Ps 236 Mill Basin, Ps 312 Bergen Beach by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 189 Bilingual Center?
904 students attend Ps 189 Bilingual Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Ps 189 Bilingual Center students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 189 Bilingual Center?
Ps 189 Bilingual Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 189 Bilingual Center offer ?
Ps 189 Bilingual Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 189 Bilingual Center part of?
Ps 189 Bilingual Center is part of New York City Geographic District #17 School District.
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