Serving 843 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 31% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 13:1 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 Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley's student population of 843 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
843 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Rankings
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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 0.66, 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
#3674 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
46%
30%
Black
35%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
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 Ps/is 116 William C Hughley's ranking?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley is ranked #3674 out of 4,346 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
843 students attend Ps/is 116 William C Hughley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 116 William C Hughley?
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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