Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway 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 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (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 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-8
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 178 Saint Clair McKelway serves an extensive attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 468.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical driving time of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 21.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway's student population of 313 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway 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. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is 0.53, 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
#4134 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
33%
31%
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Black
60%
15%
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White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway's ranking?
P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is ranked #4134 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
313 students attend P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway 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 Saint Clair Mckelway offer ?
P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway part of?
P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is part of New York City Geographic District #23.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway located?
P.s. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is located in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 14 other public schools located in Ocean Hill.
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