Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 38 Rosedale ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 38 Rosedale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 38 Rosedale's student population of 223 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 38 Rosedale ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 38 Rosedale is 0.42, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1892 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
75%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #29
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 38 Rosedale's ranking?
P.s. 38 Rosedale is ranked #1892 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 38 Rosedale often compared to?
P.s. 38 Rosedaleis often viewed alongside schools like Gordon Parks School, Ps/ms 138 Sunrise by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 38 Rosedale?
223 students attend P.s. 38 Rosedale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of P.s. 38 Rosedale students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 38 Rosedale?
P.s. 38 Rosedale has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 38 Rosedale offer ?
P.s. 38 Rosedale offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 38 Rosedale part of?
P.s. 38 Rosedale is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The staff is very nice . I''m just waiting to see how they teach .
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