Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 38 Roberto Clemente 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 223 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
P.s. 38 Roberto Clemente ranks within the bottom 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. 38 Roberto Clemente is 0.47, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 38 Roberto Clemente?
223 students attend P.s. 38 Roberto Clemente.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of P.s. 38 Roberto Clemente students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 38 Roberto Clemente?
P.s. 38 Roberto Clemente has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
Public School 38 is a hidden gem of the New York City public school system. It has a strikingly dedicated staff. The effects of which can be seen throughout the halls of the school. Heavily decorated classrooms that exhibit rigorous student work adorn the walls throughout the institution. Further the school offers a variety of academic programs including: music, gym, theater, reading, math, science, social studies, and swim. I highly recommend this school.
- Posted by Parent - Duncu
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 223 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
