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#4554 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
2163 DEAN ST, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
3.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,554 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#546 of 570
public schools
In district
#27 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
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PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23. PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway serves approximately 299 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,554 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.3 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
80% of students at PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway 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
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PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway — Students at PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 4.0/10.
How PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway Compares
See how PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2163 DEAN ST, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BROOKLYN LANDMARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 40 GEORGE W CARVER (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 191 PAUL ROBESON (rated 7.7/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11233 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,034
Median Home Value
$1,013,000
Median Rent
$1,613/mo
Population
82,711
College Educated
32.5%
Homeownership
23.1%
Avg Commute
40.8 min
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Median Age
35.2
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|---|---|
| COMPASS CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn, NY | 3.3 |
| DELAWARE COMMUNITY SCHOOL Albany, NY | 3.3 |
| HOLMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda, NY | 3.3 |
| L P QUINN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tupper Lake, NY | 3.3 |
| LAKESHORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 3.3 |
| OHIO STREET SCHOOL Watertown, NY | 3.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway
What grades does PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway serve?
PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway rank in NY?
PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway ranks #4,554 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway a charter school?
No, PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway a Title I school?
No, PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway?
95.0% of students at PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.6%
- Phone
- (718) 495-7768
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23- District Enrollment
- 8,334
- Schools in District
- 28
- District Rank
- #27 of 28
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