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Ps/Is 116 William C Hughley

Jamaica, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

434 tested · 85% of students

41% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 41% did.

  • Level 412%
  • Level 329%
  • Level 230%
  • Level 128%

Math

442 tested · 87% of students

36% scored proficient.

  • Level 410%
  • Level 326%
  • Level 233%
  • Level 131%

Science

142 tested · 87% of students

35% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 28% did.

  • Level 46%
  • Level 329%
  • Level 250%
  • Level 115%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled814844
Sexual offense10
Weapons possession30
Harassment, bullying, discrimination105
Cyberbullying10
Bomb threat01
Drugs11
Other threats01

None reported: Homicide, assault, false alarm, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate87%
Teacher Attendance97%
Experienced Teachers85%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Middle School

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

65

Seats

76

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

1.0

Applicants

13

Seats

14

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

54

Seats

75

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

54

School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

843 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino45.9%
x
White0.7%
x
Black or African American35.1%
x
Asian12.2%
x
Two or More Races0.2%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native3.4%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2.3%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses3

Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Living Environment ACC, World Languages (Middle School)

Languages4

Bengali, Haitian Creole, Spanish, Urdu

Arts15

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Foreign Language,

Clubs and Activities12

Dance, Green Team, Homework Help, Leadership,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360010102432

District
New York City Geographic District #29
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
843 students
Teachers (FTE)
65.8

Sources