Serving 806 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 116 William C Hughley 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/IS 116 William C Hughley serves an area of approximately 0.7 square miles in Jamaica, NY, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.7 miles away, ensuring convenient access for local families.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
806 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley 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 Ps/is 116 William C Hughley is 0.68, 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
#3674 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2022. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Light Blue and Navy Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 116 William C Hughley's ranking?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley is ranked #3674 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 116 William C Hughley often compared to?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughleyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 268, P.s. 40 Samuel Huntington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 116 William C Hughley?
806 students attend Ps/is 116 William C Hughley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 116 William C Hughley offer ?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 116 William C Hughley part of?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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