Ps/is 116 William C Hughley

107-25 Wren Pl
Jamaica, NY 11433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 814 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 116 William C Hughley 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 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 and 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: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps/is 116 William C Hughley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Ps/is 116 William C Hughley's student population of 814 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Ps/is 116 William C Hughley 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 116 William C Hughley 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3902 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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14%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
41%
29%
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Black
39%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps/is 116 William C Hughley's ranking?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley is ranked #3902 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 116 William C Hughley often compared to?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughleyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 268, P.S. 40 Samuel Huntington by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 116 William C Hughley?
814 students attend Ps/is 116 William C Hughley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 116 William C Hughley offer ?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 116 William C Hughley part of?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley is part of New York City Geographic District #29 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 814 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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