P.S./I.S. 116 William C. Hughley

P.S./I.S. 116 William C. Hughley (29Q116) is a public school in District 29, South Jamaica, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–8. In 2026, 50% of tested students were proficient in reading and 45% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 835 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 19.9 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–8
  • Neighborhood: South Jamaica
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Locations (1)

P.S./I.S. 116 William C. Hughley
107-25 Wren Place
Queens, South Jamaica

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading (50%) and math (45%) proficiency are both about typical for NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; up 9 and 9 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).

What the numbers say

  • Reading is up 15 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.
  • Math is up 15 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (21%) to compare results.
  • English learners make up 27% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district elementary schools.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 21% answered

of parents trust the principal:
92%
trust their child's teachers:
97%
satisfied with the education overall:
93%

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.37 · 13th 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

50%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

266 students tested

Level 120%
Level 230%
Level 329%
Level 421%

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

Students in special education21%

38 students tested

General education students54%

228 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 334%
Grade 458%
Grade 552%
Grade 645%
Grade 754%
Grade 856%

Mathematics

45%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

271 students tested

Level 126%
Level 229%
Level 334%
Level 412%

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

Students in special education23%

35 students tested

General education students49%

236 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 354%
Grade 453%
Grade 543%
Grade 648%
Grade 732%
Grade 857%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school50%
District 2947%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school45%
District 2952%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests24%50%19%45%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
201824%19%
201928%16%
202230%—
202335%31%
202441%36%
202540%36%
202650%45%

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. P.S. 131 Abigail Adams54%

    Economic need index: 71%1.3 mi away

  2. P.S. 095 Eastwood51%

    Economic need index: 81%0.7 mi away

  3. P.S./I.S. 116 William C. Hughley (this school)50%

    Economic need index: 84%

  4. I.S. 238 - Susan B. Anthony Academy45%

    Economic need index: 81%0.8 mi away

  5. P.S. 118 Lorraine Hansberry45%

    Economic need index: 74%0.9 mi away

  6. P.S. 036 Saint Albans School40%

    Economic need index: 77%1.1 mi away

  7. P.S. 035 Nathaniel Woodhull39%

    Economic need index: 79%1.1 mi away

  8. P.S./I.S. 26838%

    Economic need index: 85%0.5 mi away

  9. Eagle Academy for Young Men III37%

    Economic need index: 69%0.6 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. P.S. 131 Abigail Adams79%

    Economic need index: 71%1.3 mi away

  2. P.S. 095 Eastwood75%

    Economic need index: 81%0.7 mi away

  3. P.S. 118 Lorraine Hansberry74%

    Economic need index: 74%0.9 mi away

  4. P.S. 035 Nathaniel Woodhull57%

    Economic need index: 79%1.1 mi away

  5. P.S./I.S. 116 William C. Hughley (this school)45%

    Economic need index: 84%

  6. P.S./I.S. 26844%

    Economic need index: 85%0.5 mi away

  7. P.S. 036 Saint Albans School44%

    Economic need index: 77%1.1 mi away

  8. Eagle Academy for Young Men III43%

    Economic need index: 69%0.6 mi away

  9. I.S. 238 - Susan B. Anthony Academy39%

    Economic need index: 81%0.8 mi away

P.S./I.S. 116 William C. Hughley vs J.H.S. 008 Richard S. Grossley

MeasureP.S./I.S. 116 William C. HughleyJ.H.S. 008 Richard S. Grossley
2026 reading proficient50% (+9 points vs 2025)40% (-8 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient45% (+9 points vs 2025)46% (-2 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)835346
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.910.9
Family satisfaction (2026)93%91%
Principal trust (2026)92%97%
Teacher trust (2026)97%97%
Leadership (2026)94%95%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

P.S./I.S. 116 William C. Hughley has higher reading proficiency than J.H.S. 008 Richard S. Grossley (50% vs 40%).

Student body

Enrollment

835 students

pre-K, K–8 · up 11 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

19.9

children in the average K–5 class; about 11.9 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

27%

was 25% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

83% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 84% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

19%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 41% Hispanic, 18% Asian, 37% Black, 0% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 84% — 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
94%
Disability support services
82%
Outreach
96%
Facilities
86%
Parent involvement
93%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

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Address

107-25 WREN PLACE

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 21% in reading (38 tested), compared with 50% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.
  • This school serves elementary and middle grades, so its scores blend both. Compare it with K–5 schools carefully.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool
  • Location: South Jamaica, Queens
  • Address: 107-25 Wren Place