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#2405 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 193 Gil Hodges
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #22 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #22 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2515 AVE L, Brooklyn, NY 11210
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 193 Gil Hodges score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 193 Gil Hodges sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 86Excellent Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,261
Median home value
$817,600
Median rent
$1,734/mo
College educated
39.3%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Derech HatorahPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Yeshiva Derech Hatorah HighPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 202 | Compare → |
| Yeshivat Lev TorahPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Masores Bais YaakovPrivate · tuition | 4.7 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 715 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #22
- Schools in district
- 40
- Rank in district
- #23 of 40
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
PS 193 Gil Hodges is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 193 Gil Hodges
PS 193 Gil Hodges is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #22, serving approximately 497 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,405 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 193 Gil Hodges
What grades does PS 193 Gil Hodges serve?
PS 193 Gil Hodges serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 193 Gil Hodges?
PS 193 Gil Hodges has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 193 Gil Hodges?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 193 Gil Hodges is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 193 Gil Hodges rank in NY?
PS 193 Gil Hodges ranks #2,405 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 193 Gil Hodges's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 193 Gil Hodges has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at PS 193 Gil Hodges?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 193 Gil Hodges has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 193 Gil Hodges a charter school?
No, PS 193 Gil Hodges is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 193 Gil Hodges a Title I school?
No, PS 193 Gil Hodges is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 193 Gil Hodges?
76.1% of students at PS 193 Gil Hodges qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 497
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (718) 338-9011
- Area population (ZIP 11210)
- 60,398
- Area average commute
- 44.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11210; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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