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PS 138
School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
144-176 E 128TH ST, New York, NY 10035
Enrollment
693
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
693
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Academic performance
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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PS 138
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About PS 138
PS 138 is a public school in New York, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 138 serves approximately 693 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Based on limited data: 25% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, PS 138 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
79% of students at PS 138 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 693 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Address
- 144-176 E 128TH ST, New York, NY 10035
- Phone
- (212) 369-2227
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 138 Compares
See how PS 138 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
144-176 E 128TH ST, New York, NY 10035
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 138 may also want to explore other schools in the area. HARLEM VILLAGE ACADEMY EAST CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.5 miles away). Another option is HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE PROMISE ACADEMY II CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.3 miles away). Additionally, DEMOCRACY PREP ENDURANCE CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 0.3 miles away). For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10035 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,556
Median Home Value
$663,500
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
Population
39,082
College Educated
30.7%
Homeownership
9.9%
Avg Commute
37.6 min
Poverty Rate
37.2%
Median Age
36.9
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| ACHIEVEMENT FIRST ASPIRE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 2.9 |
| BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL II Buffalo, NY | 3.1 |
| BETH ROCHEL SCHOOL-GIRLS Monsey, NY | 3.2 |
| PS 168 Bronx, NY | 3.3 |
| BOYS PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL OF NEW YORK Bronx, NY | 3.5 |
| PS 10 Bronx, NY | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 138
What grades does PS 138 serve?
PS 138 serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend PS 138?
PS 138 has an enrollment of approximately 693 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 138?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 138 is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is PS 138 a charter school?
No, PS 138 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 138 a Title I school?
No, PS 138 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 138?
94.1% of students at PS 138 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 693
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 127
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.1%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.5%
- Phone
- (212) 369-2227
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