PS 184M Shuang Wen School, a public school in New York City also known as PS 184, is a Dual Language elementary and middle school located in Lower Manhattan. The school teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th grade.
Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 184 Shuang Wen ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 184 Shuang Wen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 184 Shuang Wen's student population of 734 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
School Rankings
P.s. 184 Shuang Wen ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 184 Shuang Wen is 0.56, 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
#353 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
64%
10%
Hispanic
14%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
8%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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. 184 Shuang Wen's ranking?
P.s. 184 Shuang Wen is ranked #353 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 184 Shuang Wen often compared to?
P.s. 184 Shuang Wenis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 124 Yung Wing by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 184 Shuang Wen?
734 students attend P.s. 184 Shuang Wen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 184 Shuang Wen students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 184 Shuang Wen?
P.s. 184 Shuang Wen has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 184 Shuang Wen offer ?
P.s. 184 Shuang Wen offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is P.s. 184 Shuang Wen part of?
P.s. 184 Shuang Wen is part of New York City Geographic District # 1 School District.
School Reviews
4 6/26/2021
Both my kids at the school got ample feedback to improve. As is expected, unless the parent spends time with the child on homework and improvements - it gets tough on the child. Homework assistance is available as is extra tutoring. But do note if you want sports as key and extra-curricular as key, -- don't expect your kid to do it on their own. The art teacher's are really involved and encourage the kids. Pandemic has taken a toll but I do like the way classes were conducted even remotely. Ditto on the music teachers. The gym teacher really did some interesting ways to engage the kids - I learnt a few yoga moves myself.
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