P.S. 38 The Pacific School

P.S. 38 The Pacific School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
450 Pacific St,  Brooklyn, NY
Boerum Hill Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 15
5.0
3.7
516 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Yolanda Ramirez
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.9%

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
4
Equity
7
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
15%
State Average
20%
Math
14%
State Average
22%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,064:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Black
25.5%
White
25%
Hispanic
24%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14%
Two or more races
11%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#9 Most Diverse Public ES in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/18/2024
Our son went to Kindergarten at PS38 after attending 2 private schools in the area for pre-K. PS 38 was a much better experience from organizational and learning standpoint. He was in the G&T program, which is excellent. His teacher was outstanding, the best we've had. It is a big public school, so children will need to be somewhat sufficient at times vs the very small schools. Our son thrived there.
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3.7 19 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/25/2021
This has been a very challenging school year and 38 completely exceeded my expectations. My son in Kindergarten (the non-gifted classroom) left reading above grade level, loved his teacher and friends, and thrived during a really difficult and confusing time. He's been doing even better since we hav...
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5.0 parent
4/19/2019
The new principal is making positive changes, and communication and responsiveness from administration is improving dramatically. Still has excellent teachers, and great enrichment during the school day and after school and wonderful diversity.
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5.0 parent
8/24/2018
The teachers and school community are absolutely wonderful. I was nervous to have my son start Pre-K here last year given some of the negative comments but I'm glad we gave the school a chance. We have been blessed with truly talented and nurturing teachers these past two years. I chaperoned a lot o...
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4.0 parent
3/19/2018
Incredible teachers, diverse student body, and (unfortunately) an abysmal administration. PTA has improved quite a bit over the last few years, but could use more participation. The classroom teachers and special subject teachers make this school excellent, despite the administration.
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