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P.s. 233

91-30 Metropolitan Ave
Forest Hills, NY 11375

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P.s. 233 serves 523 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 523 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.s. 233 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

P.s. 233's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	P.s. 233
Kind	36
1	30
2	32
3	4
4	12
5	1
6	2
9	2
10	1
11	2
12	7
Not Listed	394

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Total Students

523 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 233
2023	490
2022	488
2021	547
2020	506
2019	506
2018	463
2017	463
2016	449
2015	402
2014	376
2013	393
2012	397
2011	409
2010	386
2009	364

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

105 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 233
2023	100
2022	104
2021	99
2020	89
2019	89
2018	77
2017	77
2016	70
2015	81
2014	74
2013	74
2012	77
2011	78
2010	70
2009	69

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School Rankings

The of P.s. 233 is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 233	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	5:1	11:1	5:1
2022	5:1	11:1	5:1
2021	6:1	12:1	6:1
2020	6:1	13:1	5:1
2019	6:1	13:1	5:1
2018	6:1	14:1	5:1
2017	6:1	13:1	5:1
2016	6:1	14:1	5:1
2015	5:1	14:1	5:1
2014	5:1	14:1	5:1
2013	5:1	14:1	5:1
2012	5:1	14:1	5:1
2011	5:1	13:1	5:1
2010	6:1	13:1	5:1
2009	5:1	13:1	5:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	P.s. 233	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	4%	1%	2%
2022	5%	1%	2%
2021	5%	1%	2%
2020	6%	1%	2%
2019	6%	1%	2%
2018	5%	2%	1%
2017	5%	2%	1%
2016	5%	1%	1%
2015	5%	1%	1%
2014	7%	1%	1%
2013	8%	1%	2%

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Asian

14%

10%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 233	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	13%	10%	10%
2022	11%	10%	9%
2021	9%	10%	9%
2020	11%	9%	8%
2019	11%	9%	8%
2018	11%	9%	7%
2017	11%	9%	7%
2016	15%	9%	7%
2015	14%	9%	7%
2014	18%	9%	7%
2013	10%	9%	6%
2012	14%	9%	6%
2011	20%	8%	6%
2010	15%	8%	5%
2009	16%	9%	5%

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Hispanic

32%

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 233	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	31%	29%	41%
2022	30%	29%	41%
2021	31%	28%	41%
2020	30%	27%	40%
2019	30%	27%	40%
2018	29%	26%	40%
2017	29%	26%	40%
2016	33%	26%	40%
2015	34%	25%	40%
2014	31%	25%	39%
2013	32%	24%	38%
2012	33%	23%	37%
2011	32%	22%	37%
2010	30%	22%	36%
2009	30%	21%	35%

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Black

33%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 233	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	31%	16%	33%
2022	31%	16%	34%
2021	33%	17%	35%
2020	31%	17%	36%
2019	31%	17%	36%
2018	36%	17%	38%
2017	36%	17%	38%
2016	32%	18%	38%
2015	31%	18%	39%
2014	31%	18%	39%
2013	33%	18%	40%
2012	31%	18%	42%
2011	34%	19%	43%
2010	40%	19%	43%
2009	41%	19%	44%

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White

14%

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 233	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	16%	40%	12%
2022	17%	41%	13%
2021	16%	41%	13%
2020	15%	43%	13%
2019	15%	43%	13%
2018	16%	44%	14%
2017	16%	44%	14%
2016	15%	44%	14%
2015	16%	45%	13%
2014	13%	46%	14%
2013	12%	47%	13%
2012	14%	48%	14%
2011	13%	49%	13%
2010	14%	51%	15%
2009	12%	51%	14%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2022)
Year	P.s. 233	New York
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.75

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	P.s. 233	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	0.77	0.73	0.70
2022	0.78	0.72	0.70
2021	0.76	0.72	0.70
2020	0.78	0.71	0.70
2019	0.78	0.71	0.70
2018	0.75	0.71	0.68
2017	0.75	0.71	0.68
2016	0.75	0.70	0.68
2015	0.75	0.70	0.67
2014	0.77	0.69	0.68
2013	0.76	0.69	0.68
2012	0.76	0.68	0.67
2011	0.73	0.68	0.67
2010	0.71	0.66	0.67
2009	0.72	0.66	0.67

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

85%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	P.s. 233	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	82%	53%	87%
2022	82%	51%	86%
2021	83%	52%	87%
2020	84%	50%	84%
2019	84%	50%	84%
2018	49%	48%	61%
2017	49%	48%	61%
2016	46%	44%	60%
2015	49%	45%	61%
2014	96%	42%	94%
2012	68%	42%	64%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	P.s. 233	New York	New York City Special Schools - District 75
2023	1%	3%
2020	1%	4%
2019	1%	4%
2018	1%	5%	1%
2017	1%	5%	1%
2015	2%	6%	1%
2012	8%	7%	5%
2011	11%	7%	4%
2008	7%	8%	4%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New York City Special Schools - District 75

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend P.s. 233?

523 students attend P.s. 233.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of P.s. 233 students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are American Indian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 233?

P.s. 233 has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.

What grades does P.s. 233 offer ?

P.s. 233 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is P.s. 233 part of?

P.s. 233 is part of New York City Special Schools - District 75.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 523 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Minority Enrollment: 86%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education