Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-8, P.s. 18 Park Terrace ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 18 Park Terrace ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 18 Park Terrace's student population of 179 students has declined by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 18 Park Terrace is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Hispanic
93%
31%
Black
5%
15%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are P.s. 18 Park Terrace often compared to?
P.s. 18 Park Terraceis often viewed alongside schools like Paula Hedbavny School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 18 Park Terrace?
179 students attend P.s. 18 Park Terrace.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of P.s. 18 Park Terrace students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 18 Park Terrace?
P.s. 18 Park Terrace has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 18 Park Terrace offer ?
P.s. 18 Park Terrace offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 18 Park Terrace part of?
P.s. 18 Park Terrace is part of New York City Geographic District # 6.
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