Serving 696 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Ps/is 268 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/IS 268 serves the Jamaica, NY area, covering approximately 15 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 5.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/is 268's student population of 696 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
696 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our paths may vary but our goal is unchanging: A commitment to education, strong student achievement, and supported student well-being.
School Rankings
Ps/is 268 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 268 is 0.66, 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
#2506 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
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
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 Ps/is 268's ranking?
Ps/is 268 is ranked #2506 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 268 often compared to?
Ps/is 268is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 95 Eastwood, Ps/is 116 William C Hughley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 268?
696 students attend Ps/is 268.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ps/is 268 students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 268?
Ps/is 268 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 268 offer ?
Ps/is 268 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 268 part of?
Ps/is 268 is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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