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P.S. 233 Langston Hughes

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Grades PK-5 · 9301 AVENUE B · Brooklyn

DENEAN STEPHENS, Principal · 718-346-8103

About

P.S. 233 Langston Hughes in Brooklyn serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, offering a nurturing environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and character development. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, with ELA proficiency at 65% and Math proficiency at 77%, both well above the citywide median and approaching or exceeding the 75th percentile. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school, praising the caring and dedicated teachers and a welcoming atmosphere. The school is known for its commitment to educating the whole child, providing specialized instruction in areas like music, computer science, robotics, and horticulture. Students in grades 3-5 can participate in a variety of "Fab Friday" clubs, including Robotics, Cooking, and Games of Strategy, fostering diverse interests and skills. The school also maintains a low suspension rate of 0%, indicating a safe and well-managed climate.

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Academics

Coursework, class size, and academic context.

3-K - School DayBalancedlow confidence

Kindergarten (18K233)Balancedlow confidence

Pre-K - School DayBalancedlow confidence

Attendance rate

97%

Avg class size (general ed)

17.83

Avg class size (ICT)

17.67

Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.

Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyExcellentAI-estimated

Parent survey · overall positive

90%97% response rate

Teacher survey · overall positive

91%97% response rate

Survey topics

Safety95%city 89%

My students are safe…outside around this school.89%
My students are safe…traveling between home and this school.88%
My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.100%
My students are safe…in my class(es).100%
Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Bullying prevention23%city 42%

At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.23%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (23%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.

Emotional support88%city 84%

How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.89%
How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.89%
How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.86%
How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.86%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Academic expectations84%city 87%

In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.97%
How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.71%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

College & career guidance91%city 90%

It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with guidance on the high school application process.91%
It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide families with guidance on the high school application process.91%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (91%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Family outreach97%city 94%

At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.97%
At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.100%
At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.96%
Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.92%
My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.98%
I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.98%
My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.96%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Parent–teacher trust97%city 95%

I feel respected by my child's teachers.98%
Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.99%
My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

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Rigorous Instruction

Strong Core Instruction97%city 92%

In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Social Studies].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Social Studies].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Social Studies].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Social Studies].86%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Social Studies].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].94%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].94%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].94%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].92%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Quality of Student Discussion67%city 67%

How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.58%
How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.61%
How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.71%
How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.65%
How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.81%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.

Collaborative Teachers

Peer Collaboration100%city 87%

At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.100%
At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.100%
At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

School Commitment99%city 83%

I usually look forward to each working day at this school.97%
I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.100%
I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (99%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Quality of Professional Development95%city 82%

Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.97%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.90%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.97%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction93%city 92%

I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.94%
I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.90%
I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.93%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.93%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.93%
I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).90%
I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.94%
I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.97%
I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.96%
I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.97%
I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.81%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility89%city 79%

How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.90%
How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.90%
How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.87%
How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.87%
How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.

Supportive Environment

Classroom Behavior65%city 66%

How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.61%
How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.81%
How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.48%
How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.71%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (65%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Effective School Leadership

Instructional Leadership98%city 86%

The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.100%
How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.86%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Inclusive Leadership98%city 95%

The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.96%
The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.98%
The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.99%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Program Coherence95%city 83%

At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.90%
At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.97%
At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.97%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Teacher Influence67%city 66%

At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.100%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.43%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.43%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.61%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.87%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (67%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Strong Family-Community Ties

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher95%city 96%

My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5].95%
My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].95%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Strong Relationships90%city 90%

At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Parent Involvement in School74%city 71%

Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.96%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.98%
My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].95%
I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.6%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (74%) is their average, vs 71% citywide.

Trust

Teacher-Principal Trust100%city 84%

I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.100%
The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.100%
The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.100%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).100%
The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.100%
The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.100%
The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Parent-Principal Trust98%city 94%

I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.99%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).97%
The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.99%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Teacher-Teacher Trust97%city 86%

Teachers in this school trust each other.97%
It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.94%
I feel respected by other teachers at this school.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.^[3]

Operational health

Attendance

97%

Chronic absenteeism

37%

Suspension rate

Teachers^[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

70%

Students per teacher

10:1

Teaching out of certification

Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.

Student body

Race / ethnicity^[4]

Black 80%
Hispanic 13%
White 3%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender^[4]

Female 47%
Male 53%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

298

Economic Need Index

83%

Free / reduced lunch

87%

English learners

Students with IEPs

31%

Admissions

2 programs. Each has its own admissions method, and each track within a program has its own seats, demand, and priority order.

3-K - School Day

Program code 18K2333K · Cycle 2024-2025

Zoned

20 applicants · 15 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.

priority group	Seats	Applicants	Apps / seat
General education	15	20	—
↳ Students who live in the zone and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the zone.	10	10	1.00
↳ Students who live in the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Students who live outside the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the district.	—	—	—
↳ All other applicants.	—	—	—

Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).

Pre-K - School Day

Program code 18K233PK · Cycle 2024-2025

Zoned

23 applicants · 54 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.

priority group	Seats	Applicants	Apps / seat
General education	54	23	—
↳ Current students.	10	10	1.00
↳ Students who live in the zone and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the zone.	5	5	1.00
↳ Students who live in the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Students who live outside the district and have a sibling at the school.	—	—	—
↳ Other students who live in the district.	—	—	—
↳ All other applicants.	—	—	—

Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).

How to read Apps / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.

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