PS 116 William C Hughley School
About This School
Public School | Grades PK-8 | New York City Geographic District #29
PS 116 William C Hughley School is located in Jamaica, NY and is one of 43 schools in New York City Geographic District #29. It is a public school that serves 841 students in grades PK-8.
PS 116 William C Hughley School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See PS 116 William C Hughley School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, PS 116 William C Hughley School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 116 William C Hughley School's students and teachers. more
PS 116 William C Hughley School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See PS 116 William C Hughley School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, PS 116 William C Hughley School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about PS 116 William C Hughley School's students and teachers. more
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 268 School 0.3 miles |  |
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| Junior High School 8 Richard S Grossley 0.3 miles |  |
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| New Millennium Day School 0.6 miles | n/a | |
| PS 40 Samuel Huntington School 0.6 miles |  |
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| IS 238 Susan B Anthony School 0.7 miles |  |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 841
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, PS 116 William C Hughley School had 90% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
72%
Hispanic
18%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
White
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, PS 116 William C Hughley School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in New York City Geographic District #29Test Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
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TestRating
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