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Below Average

#3630 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 158 Warwick

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19

400 ASHFORD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Enrollment

364

Student-Teacher

11.7:1

Score

4.9

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,630 of 4,742

In Brooklyn

#444 of 570

public schools

In district

#37 of 52

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19

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PS 158 Warwick

4.9/10

Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About PS 158 Warwick

PS 158 Warwick is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19. PS 158 Warwick serves approximately 364 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 158 Warwick has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,630 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 158 Warwick show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.5 pts below district
  • This school 4.9 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.4
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

51% of students at PS 158 Warwick were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-26 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38.2 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-13.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism51.1%

PS 158 Warwick — Students at PS 158 Warwick score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

95.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 25.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
45.3% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 33.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
55.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
86%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
14%
ELA
7%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
31%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
49.5%
2021*
Math
13.7%
ELA
52.8%
2022
Math
21.8%
ELA
24.1%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.

How PS 158 Warwick Compares

See how PS 158 Warwick performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.9/10
24th percentile in NY
Academic
4.0/10
Below Average
Growth
5.6/10
Average
Environment
4.5/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
95%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
51.1%

Location

400 ASHFORD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 158 Warwick may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 108 SAL ABBRACCIAMENTO (rated 7.7/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 149 DANNY KAYE (rated 7.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ACHIEVEMENT FIRST APOLLO CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.6 mi
School Distance Rating
VISTA ACADEMY Brooklyn 0.3 mi 7.5
LIBERTY AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.3 mi 7.0
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST APOLLO CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.3 mi 6.7
PS 89 CYPRESS HILLS Brooklyn 0.4 mi 4.6
PS 345 PATROLMAN ROBERT BOLDEN Brooklyn 0.4 mi 4.3
EAST BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EBACS) Brooklyn 0.4 mi 5.8
EAST NEW YORK MIDDLE SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Brooklyn 0.4 mi 4.9
EAST NEW YORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE Brooklyn 0.4 mi 4.2
PS 290 JUAN MOREL CAMPOS Brooklyn 0.4 mi 5.9
PS 149 DANNY KAYE Brooklyn 0.5 mi 7.0
JHS 292 MARGARET S DOUGLAS Brooklyn 0.4 mi 5.3
PS 108 SAL ABBRACCIAMENTO Brooklyn 0.6 mi 7.7
W H MAXWELL CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.6 mi 6.4
NEW GRACE CENTER, INC. Brooklyn 0.7 mi 6.5
JHS 218 JAMES P SINNOTT Brooklyn 0.6 mi 4.1
SCHOOL FOR CLASSICS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.6 mi 6.6
PS 202 ERNEST S JENKYNS Brooklyn 0.6 mi 4.4
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST ASPIRE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 0.6 mi 2.9
FDNY-CAPTAIN VERNON A RICHARDS HS Brooklyn 0.6 mi 6.9
HIGH SCHOOL FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Brooklyn 0.6 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11207 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$55,419

Median Home Value

$657,400

Median Rent

$1,443/mo

Population

93,445

College Educated

19.4%

Homeownership

26.9%

Avg Commute

45.9 min

Poverty Rate

27.3%

Median Age

36.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 158 Warwick

What grades does PS 158 Warwick serve?

PS 158 Warwick serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 158 Warwick?

PS 158 Warwick has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 158 Warwick?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 158 Warwick is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 158 Warwick rank in NY?

PS 158 Warwick ranks #3,630 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 158 Warwick's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 158 Warwick has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at PS 158 Warwick?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 158 Warwick has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 158 Warwick a charter school?

No, PS 158 Warwick is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 158 Warwick a Title I school?

No, PS 158 Warwick is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 158 Warwick?

95.3% of students at PS 158 Warwick qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
75 Very Walkable
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
72 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
364
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Free/Reduced Lunch
95.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.1%

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