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P.s. 156 Waverly vs. Ps/is 323

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School Overview

School
P.s. 156 Waverly
104 Sutter Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Ps/is 323
210 Chester St
Brooklyn, NY 11212
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 156 Waverly ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 487 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 323 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
456 students
487 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 156 Waverly over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ps/is 323 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 156 Waverly.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ps/is 323.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 156 Waverly over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ps/is 323 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 156 Waverly with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #23 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 323 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #23 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3405 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3985 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 156 Waverly, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ps/is 323, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
28%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 156 Waverly who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 323 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 156 Waverly who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ps/is 323 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 156 Waverly by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ps/is 323 by grade.
Pre-K Students
55
53
Kindergarten Students
61
44
Grade 1 Students
59
39
Grade 2 Students
61
51
Grade 3 Students
69
45
Grade 4 Students
72
44
Grade 5 Students
79
42
Grade 6 Students
-
51
Grade 7 Students
-
56
Grade 8 Students
-
60
Ungraded Students
-
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 156 Waverly, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ps/is 323, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 156 Waverly, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ps/is 323, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 156 Waverly, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ps/is 323, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
64%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 156 Waverly, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ps/is 323, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 156 Waverly, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ps/is 323, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 156 Waverly, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ps/is 323, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #23 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.43
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 156 Waverly, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ps/is 323, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 156 Waverly, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ps/is 323, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 156 Waverly, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ps/is 323, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #23 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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