Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman 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 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman's student population of 326 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3872 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
60%
16%
White
4%
40%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman's ranking?
P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman is ranked #3872 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman often compared to?
P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksmanis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 153 Helen Keller by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman?
326 students attend P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman?
P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman offer ?
P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman part of?
P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman is part of New York City Geographic District #11 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman located?
P.s. 178 Dr Selman Waksman is located in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 77 other public schools located in East Bronx.
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