Is P.S. 038 The Pacific a good school?

P.S. 038 The Pacific has an overall score of 77/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 77% proficiency in ELA and 75% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does P.S. 038 The Pacific serve?

P.S. 038 The Pacific serves students in grades PK-5 with approximately 551 students enrolled.

How do you apply to P.S. 038 The Pacific?

P.S. 038 The Pacific accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does P.S. 038 The Pacific offer?

P.S. 038 The Pacific offers a District Gifted & Talented program, 3-K and Pre-K seats.

Where is P.S. 038 The Pacific located?

P.S. 038 The Pacific is located at 450 PACIFIC STREET, New York, NY in District 15.

P.S. 038 The Pacific

P.S. 038 The Pacific rated 77/100 in Brooklyn, District 15. ELA proficiency: 77%. Math proficiency: 75%. 551 students enrolled in grades PK-5. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 15K038
District: 15
Borough: Brooklyn
Grade band: PK-5
Enrollment: 551
Overall score: 77/100
ELA proficiency: 77%
Math proficiency: 75%
Address: 450 PACIFIC STREET, New York, NY

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

P.S. 038 The Pacific

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses218

Response rate40%

Published topics12 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher is among the highest published topics (98/100). IEP Service Satisfaction sits lower (73/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 93 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 94 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 97 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

P.S. 038 The Pacific · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	79	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	98	90–100 · Higher end
Conflict Resolution	88	70–89 · Middle band
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	93	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	73	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Leadership	94	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	94	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	97	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	92	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	87	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	93	90–100 · Higher end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 15K038

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: a53cfece9c20be0123c592679e8a5b3985b4e5ec10f03575d1911bf528b37885

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

P.S. 038 The Pacific

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses23

Response rate47%

Published topics22 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Outreach to Parents is among the highest published topics (100/100). Preventing Bullying sits lower (36/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 57 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 80 / 100
Academic Press: 82 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

P.S. 038 The Pacific · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	82	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	47	0–69 · Lower end
Conflict Resolution	50	0–69 · Lower end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	93	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	85	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Learning Environment	83	70–89 · Middle band
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	88	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	57	0–69 · Lower end
Outreach to Parents	100	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	80	70–89 · Middle band
Preventing Bullying	36	0–69 · Lower end
Program Coherence	77	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Professional Development	49	0–69 · Lower end
Quality of Student Discussion	57	0–69 · Lower end
Safety	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Commitment	64	0–69 · Lower end
School Facilities and Services	65	0–69 · Lower end
Social-Emotional	76	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Core Instruction	84	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	38	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Principal Trust	38	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 15K038

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

How medians, score bands and missing values are handled