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P.S. 178 St. Clair McKelway

Public | PK-8 | 539 students

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Posted November 3, 2009

I rate this school with two and half stars. the reason it is still in the process of building up parents, students and teacher moral by implementing extra-curricular activtiy for the students to be more involved with learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2009

my children have been going to this school for the longest and i am very sadisfied with my with this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2008

I went to this school when I was younger, my father attended this school, as well as my nephew and now as a parent my son attended this school. There is no playground for the children to have recess so basically they are just leaning on the school wall or running around the yard playing tag, wrestling and even fighting, I am not happy about that. Some teachers feel that they have to yell and scream at the students as the only method of teaching and the security team there is lacking in both professionalism and courtesy. I am not some disgruntle person that has a grudge against this school, just a concerned parent and I care about my childrens' education.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
37%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "B" for the elementary and middle school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 86% 19%
Hispanic 12% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
White 1% 51%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 80%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 4%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 25%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 32%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 9%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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2163 Dean St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Phone: (718) 495-7768

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