Serving 232 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- 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 232 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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 0.42, 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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
75%
16%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 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?
232 students attend P.s. 38 Rosedale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of P.s. 38 Rosedale students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 10:1, which is lower than 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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