Serving 290 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 (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 290 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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.
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?
290 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 American Indian.
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.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 290 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
