Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 156 Waverly 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 43% (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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 156 Waverly ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
P.s. 156 Waverly's student population of 456 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 156 Waverly 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 P.s. 156 Waverly is 0.50, 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
#3908 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
64%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 156 Waverly's ranking?
P.s. 156 Waverly is ranked #3908 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 156 Waverly often compared to?
P.s. 156 Waverlyis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 323, P.s. 150 Christopher, P.s. 327 Dr Rose B English by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% 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. 156 Waverly?
456 students attend P.s. 156 Waverly.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of P.s. 156 Waverly students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 156 Waverly?
P.s. 156 Waverly has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 156 Waverly offer ?
P.s. 156 Waverly offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 156 Waverly part of?
P.s. 156 Waverly is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 156 Waverly located?
P.s. 156 Waverly is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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