P.S. 193 Gil Hodges

P.S. 193 Gil Hodges (22K193) is a public school in District 22, Midwood, Brooklyn, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 64% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 490 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 21.9 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Midwood
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 193 Gil Hodges
2515 Avenue L
Brooklyn, Midwood

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 52%, about typical for NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 7 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 8% in reading (37 tested), compared with 52% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Math is up 5 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 49% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.49 · 45th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

52%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

199 students tested

Level 123%
Level 225%
Level 335%
Level 418%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education8%

37 students tested

General education students62%

162 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 349%
Grade 454%
Grade 553%

Mathematics

64%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

203 students tested

Level 118%
Level 219%
Level 338%
Level 425%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education16%

37 students tested

General education students74%

166 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 365%
Grade 470%
Grade 557%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school52%
District 2251%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school64%
District 2258%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests48%52%48%64%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201848%48%
201950%53%
202244%50%
202354%59%
202440%59%
202559%63%
202652%64%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 53%0.8 mi away

  2. P.S. 193 Gil Hodges (this school)52%

    Economic need index: 74%

  3. Economic need index: 78%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 58%1.2 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 83%1.2 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 86%0.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 86%0.8 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 91%1.1 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 80%0.7 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 53%0.8 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 78%0.7 mi away

  3. P.S. 193 Gil Hodges (this school)64%

    Economic need index: 74%

  4. Economic need index: 58%1.2 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 83%1.2 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 86%0.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 86%0.8 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 91%1.1 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 80%0.7 mi away

P.S. 193 Gil Hodges vs P.S. 119 Amersfort

MeasureP.S. 193 Gil HodgesP.S. 119 Amersfort
2026 reading proficient52% (-7 points vs 2025)24% (-30 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient64% (+1 points vs 2025)30% (-13 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)21.923.1
Enrollment (2025–26)490388
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)12.612.7
Family satisfaction (2026)95%92%
Principal trust (2026)99%99%
Teacher trust (2026)99%97%
Leadership (2026)99%97%
Distance between schools0.7 mi

P.S. 193 Gil Hodges has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 119 Amersfort (52% vs 24%) and higher math proficiency (64% vs 30%).

Student body

Enrollment

490 students

pre-K, K–5 · down 93 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

21.9

children in the average K–5 class; about 12.6 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

15%

was 17% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

78% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 74% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

21%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 29% White, 19% Hispanic, 22% Asian, 25% Black, 3% multiracial, 52% female, 48% male.

Economic need index: 74% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
99%
Disability support services
98%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
92%
Parent involvement
94%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

2515 AVENUE L

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 8% in reading (37 tested), compared with 52% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: Midwood, Brooklyn
  • Address: 2515 Avenue L