P.S. 48 William G Wilcox
Tel:
(718)447-8323
- P.S. 48 William G Wilcox serves 974 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 56%.
Top Placements
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- P.S. 48 William G Wilcox's student population of 974 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 974 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- P.S. 48 William G Wilcox's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of P.S. 48 William G Wilcox is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1294 out of 4,239 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 19% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 26% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 59% | 44% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to P.S. 48 William G Wilcox is Concord High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Michael J Petrides School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Naples Street Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Staten Island Naples Street Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 263 students
0.1 miles
1055 Targee St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718)876-4610 0.1 PK-5 263 - Staten Island Concord High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 169 students
0.6 miles
109 Rhine Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718)447-1274 0.6 9-12 169 - Staten Island Michael J Petrides School Grades: PK-12 | 1335 students
0.6 miles
715 Ocean Terr
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718)815-0186 0.6 PK-12 1335 - Staten Island P.S. 46 Albert V Maniscalco Grades: PK-5 | 289 students
0.8 miles
41 Reid Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718)987-5155 0.8 PK-5 289 - Staten Island P.S. 57 Hubert H Humphrey Grades: PK-5 | 707 students
0.8 miles
140 Palma Dr
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718)447-1191 0.8 PK-5 707
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