Serving 250 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 250 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
Top Rankings
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes's student population of 250 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2096 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
75%
29%
Black
24%
16%
White
n/a
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
95%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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. 236 Langston Hughes's ranking?
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?
250 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 Two or more races.
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.
What grades does P.S. 236 Langston Hughes offer ?
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 236 Langston Hughes part of?
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes is part of New York City Geographic District # 9 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 236 Langston Hughes located?
P.S. 236 Langston Hughes is located in the West Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 61 other public schools located in West Bronx.
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