Ps/is 178 Holliswood

189-10 Radnor Rd
Hollis, NY 11423
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 178 Holliswood ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in NY
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ps/is 178 Holliswood's student population of 504 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
504 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps/is 178 Holliswood ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 178 Holliswood is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#1581 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-54%
55%
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70-74%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
20%
10%
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Hispanic
11%
29%
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Black
6%
16%
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White
60%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps/is 178 Holliswood's ranking?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood is ranked #1581 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 178 Holliswood often compared to?
Ps/is 178 Holliswoodis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 173 Fresh Meadows, Ps 26 Rufus King by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
504 students attend Ps/is 178 Holliswood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ps/is 178 Holliswood students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 178 Holliswood offer ?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/is 178 Holliswood part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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