MS 596 vs PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN
MS 596 has a higher overall rating of 4.8/10 compared to 3.7/10.
MS 596
Bronx, NY
4.8/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 7th
399 students
PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN
Bronx, NY
3.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
326 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | MS 596 | PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.8 / 10 | 3.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.8 | 3.3 |
| Growth Score | — | 3.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.2% | 78.5% |
| Environment Score | 3.6 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #3,707 of 4,742 | #4,374 of 4,742 |
| State Percentile | 22th | 8th |
Test Scores
| Subject | MS 596 | PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | — | 84.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | — | 55.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | MS 596 | PS 178 DR SELMAN WAKSMAN |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 7th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 399 | 326 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 5.9:1 | 12.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.2% | 78.5% |
| Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23) | 59.6% | 40.8% |
| District | NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75 | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #11 |
| City | Bronx | Bronx |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bronx (10475) | Bronx (10475) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,383 | $62,383 |
| Median Home Value | $31,900 | $31,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,221 | $1,221 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 27.6% | 27.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 15.4% |
| Avg Commute | 50 min | 50 min |