Very Good
#1559 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 33% in state
PS 233 Langston Hughes
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
9301 AVE B, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
320
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
7.1
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,559 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#186 of 570
public schools
In district
#7 of 33
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18
Academic growth
8.2 / 10
Excellent
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About PS 233 Langston Hughes
PS 233 Langston Hughes is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18. PS 233 Langston Hughes serves approximately 320 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 233 Langston Hughes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,559 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 233 Langston Hughes show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
44% of students at PS 233 Langston Hughes 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.
Score Breakdown
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PS 233 Langston Hughes — Students at PS 233 Langston Hughes score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 29 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.
How PS 233 Langston Hughes Compares
See how PS 233 Langston Hughes performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
9301 AVE B, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 233 Langston Hughes may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 114 RYDER ELEMENTARY (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, RIVERDALE AVENUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11236 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,813
Median Home Value
$710,300
Median Rent
$1,637/mo
Population
95,174
College Educated
28.5%
Homeownership
50.5%
Avg Commute
50.9 min
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Median Age
40.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 233 Langston Hughes
What grades does PS 233 Langston Hughes serve?
PS 233 Langston Hughes serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 233 Langston Hughes?
PS 233 Langston Hughes has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 233 Langston Hughes?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 233 Langston Hughes is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 233 Langston Hughes rank in NY?
PS 233 Langston Hughes ranks #1,559 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 233 Langston Hughes's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 233 Langston Hughes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 233 Langston Hughes?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 233 Langston Hughes has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 233 Langston Hughes a charter school?
No, PS 233 Langston Hughes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 233 Langston Hughes a Title I school?
No, PS 233 Langston Hughes is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 233 Langston Hughes?
81.9% of students at PS 233 Langston Hughes 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (718) 346-8103
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18- District Enrollment
- 11,223
- Schools in District
- 34
- District Rank
- #7 of 33
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