Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 38 Pacific ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 38 Pacific ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 38 Pacific's student population of 548 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
548 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 38 Pacific ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 38 Pacific is 0.78, 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
#939 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
26%
16%
White
28%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 38 Pacific's ranking?
P.s. 38 Pacific is ranked #939 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 38 Pacific often compared to?
P.s. 38 Pacificis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 133 William A Butler, P.s. 282 Park Slope by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 38 Pacific?
548 students attend P.s. 38 Pacific.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of P.s. 38 Pacific students are White, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 38 Pacific?
P.s. 38 Pacific has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 38 Pacific offer ?
P.s. 38 Pacific offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 38 Pacific part of?
P.s. 38 Pacific is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 38 Pacific located?
P.s. 38 Pacific is located in the Boerum Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Boerum Hill.
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