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P.s. 188 vs. Middle School 596

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School Overview

School

770 Grote St
Bronx, NY 10460

Middle School 596

850 Baychester Ave
Bronx, NY 10475

Overview

P.s. 188 serves 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.

The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Middle School 596 serves 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.

The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Type

Special

Special

Grades Offered

PK-12

PK-7

Total Students

493 students

399 students

This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 188 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.

This chart illustrates the total number of students at Middle School 596 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.

% Male | % Female

74% | 26%

76% | 24%

This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 188.

This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Middle School 596.

Total Classroom Teachers

98 teachers

69 teachers

This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 188 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.

This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Middle School 596 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

6:1

This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 188 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Middle School 596 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade

This chart displays the students of P.s. 188 by grade.

This chart displays the students of Middle School 596 by grade.

Pre-K Students

22

24

Kindergarten Students

9

42

Grade 1 Students

28

55

Grade 2 Students

28

57

Grade 3 Students

35

44

Grade 4 Students

7

45

Grade 5 Students

7

24

Grade 6 Students

7

2

Grade 7 Students

7

2

Grade 8 Students

8

-

Grade 9 Students

7

-

Grade 10 Students

8

-

Grade 11 Students

3

-

Grade 12 Students

7

-

Ungraded Students

310

104

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian

1%

1%

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 188, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Middle School 596, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.

% Asian

3%

11%

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 188, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Middle School 596, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.

% Hispanic

58%

48%

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 188, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Middle School 596, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.

% Black

34%

34%

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 188, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Middle School 596, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.

% White

4%

6%

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 188, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Middle School 596, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.

% Hawaiian

n/a

n/a

% Two or more races

n/a

n/a

This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 188, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.

n/a

0.55

0.64

This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 188, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

This chart showcases the diversity score of Middle School 596, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for

95%

85%

This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 188, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Middle School 596, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Eligible for

1%

(21-22 School Year Data)

1%

This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 188, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.

This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Middle School 596, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Special Schools - District 75 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.