Serving 613 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson 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 25% (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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 613 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 78 Anne Hutchinson serves a 0.5 square mile area in the Bronx, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.4 miles from the school to the attendance zone's edge, reaching up to 0.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson's student population of 613 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
613 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson 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. 78 Anne Hutchinson is 0.55, 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
#3964 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
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)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
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. 78 Anne Hutchinson's ranking?
P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson is ranked #3964 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson often compared to?
P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinsonis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 97, P.s. 76 Bennington School, P.s. 121 Throop by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% 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. 78 Anne Hutchinson?
613 students attend P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson?
P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson offer ?
P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson part of?
P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson is part of New York City Geographic District #11.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson located?
P.s. 78 Anne Hutchinson is located in the Williamsbridge neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 8 other public schools located in Williamsbridge.
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