Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 138 Samuel Randall 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 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 138 Samuel Randall ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.S. 138 Samuel Randall's student population of 503 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 138 Samuel Randall 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. 138 Samuel Randall is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3944 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
69%
29%
Black
22%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 138 Samuel Randall's ranking?
P.S. 138 Samuel Randall is ranked #3944 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 138 Samuel Randall often compared to?
P.S. 138 Samuel Randallis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 107 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 138 Samuel Randall?
503 students attend P.S. 138 Samuel Randall.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of P.S. 138 Samuel Randall students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 138 Samuel Randall?
P.S. 138 Samuel Randall has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 138 Samuel Randall offer ?
P.S. 138 Samuel Randall offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 138 Samuel Randall part of?
P.S. 138 Samuel Randall is part of New York City Geographic District # 8 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 138 Samuel Randall located?
P.S. 138 Samuel Randall is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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