Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 193 Gil Hodges 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 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 67% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 193 Gil Hodges ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 193 Gil Hodges's student population of 480 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 193 Gil Hodges 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. 193 Gil Hodges is 0.77, which is more 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
#2159 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
16%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
33%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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. 193 Gil Hodges's ranking?
P.S. 193 Gil Hodges is ranked #2159 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 193 Gil Hodges often compared to?
P.S. 193 Gil Hodgesis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 197 Kings Highway Academy, P.S. 119 Amersfort by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 193 Gil Hodges?
480 students attend P.S. 193 Gil Hodges.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of P.S. 193 Gil Hodges students are White, 26% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 193 Gil Hodges?
P.S. 193 Gil Hodges has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 193 Gil Hodges offer ?
P.S. 193 Gil Hodges offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 193 Gil Hodges part of?
P.S. 193 Gil Hodges is part of New York City Geographic District #22 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 193 Gil Hodges located?
P.S. 193 Gil Hodges is located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 7 other public schools located in Midwood.
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