The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the New York state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 60%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (11-12)
54 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)30-39%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(11-12)2%
1%
Asian
(11-12)n/a
9%
Hispanic
(11-12)52%
23%
Black
(11-12)46%
18%
White
(11-12)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
89%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #12
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% NY state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 198?
54 students attend P.S. 198.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of P.S. 198 students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What school district is P.S. 198 part of?
P.S. 198 is part of New York City Geographic District #12.
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