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P.S. 236 Langston Hughes

1871 Walton Ave
Bronx, NY 10453
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 236 Langston Hughes ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

P.S. 236 Langston Hughes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes's student population of 250 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes 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 P.S. 236 Langston Hughes is 0.38, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2096 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 236 Langston Hughes, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 236 Langston Hughes and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 236 Langston Hughes and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 236 Langston Hughes and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Hispanic
75%
29%
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Black
24%
16%
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White
n/a
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 236 Langston Hughes and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 236 Langston Hughes and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 236 Langston Hughes and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 236 Langston Hughes's ranking?
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes is ranked #2096 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 236 Langston Hughes?
250 students attend P.S. 236 Langston Hughes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of P.S. 236 Langston Hughes students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 236 Langston Hughes?
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 236 Langston Hughes offer ?
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 236 Langston Hughes part of?
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 236 Langston Hughes located?
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 250 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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