Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 38 Rosedale 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 50-54% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 233 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 38 Rosedale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
P.S. 38 Rosedale's student population of 233 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
233 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 38 Rosedale 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. 38 Rosedale is 0.41, 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
#1913 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
76%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
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. 38 Rosedale's ranking?
P.S. 38 Rosedale is ranked #1913 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 38 Rosedale often compared to?
P.S. 38 Rosedaleis often viewed alongside schools like Gordon Parks School, Ps/ms 138 Sunrise by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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. 38 Rosedale?
233 students attend P.S. 38 Rosedale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of P.S. 38 Rosedale students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 38 Rosedale?
P.S. 38 Rosedale has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 38 Rosedale offer ?
P.S. 38 Rosedale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 38 Rosedale part of?
P.S. 38 Rosedale is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
The staff is very nice . I''m just waiting to see how they teach .
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