Serving 421 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 12:1 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 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 156 Waverly serves a large attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles, with a typical drive time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school from various points within the area. The furthest edge of the zone is about 21.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 156 Waverly's student population of 421 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
421 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2019
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 156 Waverly ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 156 Waverly is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3405 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
65%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 156 Waverly's ranking?
P.s. 156 Waverly is ranked #3405 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 156 Waverly often compared to?
P.s. 156 Waverlyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 323, P.s. 150 Christopher by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 156 Waverly?
421 students attend P.s. 156 Waverly.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of P.s. 156 Waverly students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 156 Waverly?
P.s. 156 Waverly has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 156 Waverly offer ?
P.s. 156 Waverly offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 156 Waverly part of?
P.s. 156 Waverly is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 156 Waverly located?
P.s. 156 Waverly is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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