Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 178 Holliswood 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Ps/is 178 Holliswood's student population of 513 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
Ps/is 178 Holliswood ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 178 Holliswood is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2257 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
22%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Ps/is 178 Holliswood is ranked #2257 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows, P.S. 26 Rufus King by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
513 students attend Ps/is 178 Holliswood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ps/is 178 Holliswood students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/is 178 Holliswood?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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?
Ps/is 178 Holliswood is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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