Serving 660 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 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 660 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Ps/is 268 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 Ps/is 268 is 0.67, 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
660 students attend Ps/is 268.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ps/is 268 students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are American Indian, 1% 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 12:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 660 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
