Is Ps 180 Hugo Newman a good school?

Ps 180 Hugo Newman ranks 1339 th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ps 180 Hugo Newman?

In the 2023-24 school year, 346 students attended Ps 180 Hugo Newman.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 180 Hugo Newman?

Students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman are 47% African American, 39% Hispanic, 11% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Summary:

Ps 180 Hugo Newman is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in New York City's District 3, with 338 students enrolled. While the school has seen increased per-student spending in recent years, its academic performance has generally lagged behind both district and state averages.

Ps 180 Hugo Newman's test scores are below average, with its 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate at 59.09% compared to 64.18% for the district and 42.6% for the state. The school's 8th grade math proficiency rate is only 23.53%, well below the district's 32.68% and the state's 40.72%. Performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's female students outperforming the male students in ELA, and African American and Hispanic students performing better than English Language Learner and Special Education students.

When compared to nearby schools, Ps 180 Hugo Newman generally underperforms. For example, Ps 76 A Phillip Randolph, located just 0.24 miles away, outperformed Ps 180 Hugo Newman in both ELA and math proficiency rates. Additionally, some of the nearby magnet and charter schools, such as KIPP Star College Prep Charter School and Success Academy Charter School-Harlem 4, significantly outperformed Ps 180 Hugo Newman and the district/state averages in both subjects.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

370 W 120th St
New York, NY 10027

(212) 678-2849

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
1339^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,359

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 346

Racial breakdown:

African American:

47.1%

Hispanic:

38.7%

White:

11.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ps 180 Hugo Newman ranks worse than 54.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 12^th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.48. (See more...)

Compare Details Ps 180 Hugo Newman ranks worse than 88.4% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47.1%), Hispanic (38.7%), White (11.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 180 Hugo Newman is 9.6, which is the 6^th best among 19 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)

Compare Ps 180 Hugo Newman employs 35.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 180 Hugo Newman is $26,359, which is the 5^th highest among 19 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 180 Hugo Newman:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 180 Hugo Newman 1339^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 180 Hugo Newman in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ps 180 Hugo Newman 1330^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Ps 180 Hugo Newman in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 3:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 3 494^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	29.42	1735^th	2206	21.4%
2007	35.73	1630^th	2219	26.5%
2008	45.04	1475^th	2227	33.8%
2009	55.82	1229^th	2257	45.5%
2010	38.91	1566^th	2263	30.8%
2011	40.68	1502^nd	2286	34.3%
2012	43.38	1466^th	2320	36.8%
2013	31.31	1676^th	2325	27.9%
2014	37.48	1525^th	2345	35.0%
2015	30.83	1691^st	2352	28.1%
2016	36.12	1567^th	2366	33.8%
2017	29.75	1737^th	2386	27.2%
2018	29.38	1771^st	2395	26.1%
2019	32.11	1658^th	2413	31.3%
2021	61.15	833^rd	2201	62.2%
2022	19.21	2067^th	2434	15.1%
2023	40.68	1424^th	2439	41.6%
2024	43.48	1339^th	2445	45.2%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	32.28	624^th	860	27.4%
2022	22.29	941^st	1027	8.4%
2023	54.72	307^th	1001	69.3%
2024	27.17	919^th	1066	13.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.29	1602^nd	1941	17.5%
2019	48.41	739^th	1859	60.2%
2022	34.69	1331^st	2031	34.5%
2023	28.43	1527^th	2016	24.3%
2024	63.20	508^th	2110	75.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.46	1576^th	2045	22.9%
2019	31.86	1418^th	2032	30.2%
2022	14.97	1976^th	2099	5.9%
2023	36.37	1271^st	2041	37.7%
2024	46.25	1014^th	2078	51.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	46.73	352^nd	730	51.8%
2019	33.00	432^nd	570	24.2%
2022	11.21	618^th	622	0.6%
2023	30.50	461^st	637	27.6%
2024	38.29	472^nd	766	38.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	27.66	1824^th	2338	22.0%
2019	32.47	1645^th	2357	30.2%
2022	29.63	1771^st	2401	26.2%
2023	48.78	1194^th	2403	50.3%
2024	49.96	1147^th	2413	52.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.94	1668^th	2340	28.7%
2019	33.17	1614^th	2358	31.6%
2022	14.41	2191^st	2400	8.7%
2023	32.35	1652^nd	2400	31.2%
2024	41.56	1392^nd	2411	42.3%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	42.56	528^th	948	44.3%
2019	38.62	524^th	891	41.2%
2022	34.65	613^th	936	34.5%
2023	47.02	417^th	857	51.3%
2024	48.93	434^th	927	53.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	34.22	968^th	1392	30.5%
2019	33.45	882^nd	1315	32.9%
2022	22.31	1295^th	1503	13.8%
2023	49.50	666^th	1429	53.4%
2024	53.76	591^st	1531	61.4%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ps 180 Hugo Newman

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2008	75.10	304^th	1185	74.3%
2009	71.94	380^th	1224	69.0%
2010	49.07	744^th	1243	40.1%
2011	51.20	726^th	1295	43.9%
2012	49.15	759^th	1337	43.2%
2013	28.87	995^th	1373	27.5%
2014	41.08	820^th	1401	41.5%
2015	34.74	940^th	1407	33.2%
2016	33.95	961^st	1429	32.8%
2017	33.08	985^th	1455	32.3%
2018	30.91	1022^nd	1438	28.9%
2019	16.39	1279^th	1439	11.1%
2022	14.44	1350^th	1479	8.7%
2023	17.43	1342^nd	1500	10.5%
2024	17.99	1330^th	1504	11.6%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	35.09	790^th	1170	32.5%
2019	32.34	806^th	1139	29.2%
2022	30.90	976^th	1283	23.9%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	36.26	808^th	1245	35.1%
2019	18.48	1129^th	1241	9.0%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	47.88	204^th	457	55.4%
2019	20.82	362^nd	392	7.7%
2022	12.66	480^th	487	1.4%
2023	11.68	530^th	543	2.4%
2024	23.08	509^th	594	14.3%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.34	974^th	1353	28.0%
2019	21.26	1160^th	1370	15.3%
2022	9.29	1409^th	1454	3.1%
2023	16.71	1320^th	1463	9.8%
2024	24.75	1195^th	1465	18.4%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.45	993^rd	1352	26.6%
2019	13.64	1276^th	1366	6.6%
2022	24.40	1176^th	1455	19.2%
2023	20.21	1272^nd	1464	13.1%
2024	18.11	1302^nd	1464	11.1%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	47.24	313^th	663	52.8%
2019	25.98	521^st	653	20.2%
2022	26.30	547^th	706	22.5%
2023	36.77	443^rd	696	36.4%
2024	18.68	629^th	705	10.8%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.74	660^th	943	30.0%
2024	44.85	509^th	953	46.6%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Principal was aware of the bullying, and the risk that some of the middle school kids possessed. Plenty of dangerous incidents happened in that school and was not reported. Parents were only notified by their children. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, September 16, 2018

My son is currently in 3rd grade and we have been at PS 180 since PreK. We have had a wonderful experience there, and it truly feels like a community. We walk in the building filled with smiles and greeting everyone like family. My son loves school! He has had the opportunity to participate in the dance and art programs, to have free swim lesson throughout his 2nd grade year, and this year he is looking forward to participating in the Chess in Schools and Midori Music programs. We love PS 180! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 19, 2017

We love Hugo Newman! It is a warm, supportive community with experienced teachers, engaged parents and some of the nicest kids you'll ever meet.

When we drop our daughter off at PK, her classmates are eager to greet her baby brother with a gentle pat on the head. When she returns to school after a doctor's visit, her classmates want to know if she is okay. At after school, several of the older kids have "adopted" her as an honorary little sister. The middle school students come to read books to the PK students. This group of children is just amazing in terms of their empathy, friendship and care for one another.

PK is play based with lots of time on the playground, art projects, building blocks, and reading stories on the rug. They also have special activities - they grow veggies in the hydroponics lab, act out stories in theater arts, and dance salsa and flamenco with Ballet Hispanico.

The after school program is a lifesaver for working parents. The kids have a great time playing games, making art, going outside, and singing songs. There is an optional Mandarin class taught by a compassionate and beloved native speaker.

We plan to stay through 8 grade so that we can participate in the English-Spanish dual language program, learn a musical instrument in elementary school, try out for debate team and student counsel in middle school, and enjoy the friendships and community ties at our neighborhood school. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, December 18, 2017

This is a wonderful school. My daughter is in Pre-K and her teachers Ms. Darby and Ms. Lewis are wise and nurturing. The hallways have lovely, colorful murals, and the environment and location are excellent. The after school program, Roads to Success, is run by a gentleman named Chad and his dynamic staff who have been phenomenal. Tons of rotating activities for the children after school, including drama, sports, outdoor play. On Thursday afternoons, our daughter takes a Mandarin class at the school, and it is easily her favorite weekly activity. Hugo Newman also features a library with a full-time librarian, a hydroponics lab (growing lettuce, radishes, basil, arugula!), computer room, and other valuable resources. Overall, we love the sense of community here and intend to keep our children at Hugo Newman until high school. Highly recommend! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, August 26, 2017

The community of PS 180 is warm, friendly and collaborative. The loving dedicated teachers and families and leaders create an atmosphere of respect that you can feel when you walk in the door of the school.

It's true that test scores are low compared to other D3 schools. However learning is demonstrated through more than test scores! Students play instruments, play chess, experiment in science and technology, perform on stage, take part in yearly science fair and spelling bee, and students' impressive math and writing lines the halls of the school.

The excellent classroom student:teacher ratio allows for more differentiation in lessons, and communication between teachers and families is consistent and fair. Students also benefit from partnerships with outside organizations which allow students to experience hands-on learning with ocean animals, meaningful class trips, and opportunities to explore their own interests.

Families have several opportunities to get involved at the school through the Parent Association, the Green Team, or at any of the family events that take place throughout the year including Winter Wonderland, Science FEST and the Multicultural Fair. There is also a FREE exercise class for parents that meets three days a week in the morning at the school - what a healthy way to meet members of the school community!

I currently have three children attending the school and my family has been involved with the school for five years. This school is a gem in the neighborhood. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 12, 2016

I can't say enough about how much this community school stands at a beacon of hope for parents looking for alternative approaches to the growing tide of less than optimal charter schools in the Harlem area. The elementary school has an incredible and committed parent body and smart, socially conscious, and respectful children. The low review of this school actually surprises me as I have been here for 4 years and will rate it 5 stars every year! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Ps 180 Hugo Newman

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	4	308	0	111	2	n/a	n/a	425
2005	2	334	0	102	1	n/a	n/a	439
2006	5	347	0	109	1	n/a	n/a	462
2007	6	391	1	108	3	n/a	n/a	509
2008	9	431	5	127	2	n/a	n/a	574
2009	10	456	5	128	2	n/a	n/a	601
2010	23	434	5	152	2	n/a	n/a	616
2011	35	426	9	149	5	0	0	624
2012	45	395	14	161	6	0	8	629
2013	40	362	12	169	6	0	19	608
2014	54	356	14	166	4	0	22	616
2015	53	355	10	172	3	0	22	615
2016	48	343	7	175	3	0	19	595
2017	57	307	12	187	1	1	19	584
2018	60	284	12	160	3	1	28	548
2019	64	267	14	145	1	1	26	518
2020	75	242	13	151	3	2	20	506
2021	55	196	13	147	2	1	16	430
2022	58	191	12	123	0	1	11	396
2023	44	159	9	120	1	1	4	338
2024	39	163	6	134	0	0	4	346

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ps 180 Hugo Newman

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	425	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	439	n/a	n/a	0
2006	462	43.0	10.7	81.4
2007	509	45.2	11.3	88.2
2008	574	40.0	14.4	90.8
2009	601	51.0	11.8	79.2
2010	616	52.0	11.8	n/a
2011	624	52.1	11.9	73.2
2012	629	46.0	13.6	73.3
2013	608	44.0	13.8	70.7
2014	616	45.0	13.6	68.3
2015	615	43.0	14.3	71.1
2016	595	45.0	13.2	69.4
2017	584	45.8	12.7	70.4
2018	548	46.0	11.9	71.9
2019	518	42.0	12.3	68.7
2020	506	38.2	13.2	66.6
2021	430	34.2	12.5	70
2022	396	36.7	10.7	72
2023	338	34.4	9.8	76
2024	346	35.7	9.6	80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ps 180 Hugo Newman

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	425	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	439	n/a	n/a	0
2006	462	43.0	10.7	81.4
2007	509	45.2	11.3	88.2
2008	574	40.0	14.4	90.8
2009	601	51.0	11.8	79.2
2010	616	52.0	11.8	n/a
2011	624	52.1	11.9	73.2
2012	629	46.0	13.6	73.3
2013	608	44.0	13.8	70.7
2014	616	45.0	13.6	68.3
2015	615	43.0	14.3	71.1
2016	595	45.0	13.2	69.4
2017	584	45.8	12.7	70.4
2018	548	46.0	11.9	71.9
2019	518	42.0	12.3	68.7
2020	506	38.2	13.2	66.6
2021	430	34.2	12.5	70
2022	396	36.7	10.7	72
2023	338	34.4	9.8	76
2024	346	35.7	9.6	80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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