P.S. 48 William G Wilcox
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox serves 982 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox's student population of 982 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 982 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 62 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 48 William G Wilcox is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1425 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 27% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 57% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #31 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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-4 | 298 students
0.1 miles
1055 Targee St
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 876-4610 0.1 PK-4 298 - Staten Island Concord High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 166 students
0.6 miles
109 Rhine Ave
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-1274 0.6 9-12 166 - Staten Island Michael J Petrides School Grades: PK-12 | 1,313 student
0.6 miles
715 Ocean Terr
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 815-0186 0.6 PK-12 1,313 - Staten Island P.S. 46 Albert V Maniscalco Grades: PK-5 | 270 students
0.8 miles
41 Reid Ave
Staten Island, NY 10305
(718) 987-5155 0.8 PK-5 270 - Staten Island P.S. 57 Hubert H Humphrey Grades: PK-5 | 714 students
0.8 miles
140 Palma Dr
Staten Island, NY 10304
(718) 447-1191 0.8 PK-5 714
School Reviews
| 3 The school tests well, but there ate problems when it comes to the student body. Lunch is pretty removed too. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Ee |
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