Serving 983 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 48 William G Wilcox ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher 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 52% 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: 983 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox's student population of 983 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 48 William G Wilcox is 0.67, 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
#1016 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
48%
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
49%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 48 William G Wilcox's ranking?
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox is ranked #1016 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 48 William G Wilcox?
983 students attend P.S. 48 William G Wilcox.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of P.S. 48 William G Wilcox students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 48 William G Wilcox?
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 48 William G Wilcox offer ?
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 48 William G Wilcox part of?
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox is part of New York City Geographic District #31 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 48 William G Wilcox located?
P.S. 48 William G Wilcox is located in the Todt Hill neighborhood of Staten Island, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Todt Hill.
School Reviews
5 9/8/2021
if you actually went there for a while, it wasn't all that bad honestly. i haven't had many bad experiences there. the good experiences DEFINITELY outweigh the bad. overall I really recommend the place. WAY better than the school across the street. the teachers there are nice, and they are good at their jobs, (speaking from a 98-100s average student, as you can see they taught me very well) and the other students there are nice. I would say in a grade there are 2-3 bullies but they are very MILD insults and honestly, just ignore them and they won't do it. and the food is edible, but sometimes it isn't the best. most of the time it's okay though. if you live near and have children that are from grades pre-k through 8, they should absolutely attend.
1 4/20/2021
This school has a lot of problems with communications, teachers are super bossy with no respect. They scream talk to a parent very unprofessional; I had situations where a teacher would make up a story, I'm very concerned about this school. I hope someone will do some kind of internal investigation. Regardless who you speak you will receive a call from same people. -0 rate
3 7/10/2020
The school tests well, but there ate problems when it comes to the student body. Lunch is pretty removed too.
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