Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/ms 138 Sunrise 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 30% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (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 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/MS 138 SUNRISE serves a 0.7 square mile area in Rosedale, NY, with most students living within a 0.5-mile distance from the school and typical drive times ranging from 5 to 10 minutes. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is approximately 0.6 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/ms 138 Sunrise's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings
Ps/ms 138 Sunrise 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/ms 138 Sunrise is 0.53, 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
#3717 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
19%
31%
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Black
66%
15%
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White
3%
39%
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/ms 138 Sunrise's ranking?
Ps/ms 138 Sunrise is ranked #3717 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/ms 138 Sunrise often compared to?
Ps/ms 138 Sunriseis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 195 William Haberle, P.s. 38 Rosedale, Gordon Parks School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 138 Sunrise?
554 students attend Ps/ms 138 Sunrise.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Ps/ms 138 Sunrise students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/ms 138 Sunrise?
Ps/ms 138 Sunrise has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 138 Sunrise offer ?
Ps/ms 138 Sunrise offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/ms 138 Sunrise part of?
Ps/ms 138 Sunrise is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
In what neighborhood is Ps/ms 138 Sunrise located?
Ps/ms 138 Sunrise is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Rosedale, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Jamaica.
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