Average
#2621 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 78
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
100 TOMPKINS AVE, Staten Island, NY 10304
Enrollment
480
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
480
Student-Teacher
11.2:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,621 of 4,742
In Staten Island
#56 of 86
public schools
In district
#51 of 74
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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PS 78
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About PS 78
PS 78 is a public elementary school in Staten Island, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31. PS 78 serves approximately 480 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 78 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,621 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 78 show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
- This school 6.0 · Average
- District avg 6.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at PS 78 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
65% of students at PS 78 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 78 — Students at PS 78 score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 9.6/10.
How PS 78 Compares
See how PS 78 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
100 TOMPKINS AVE, Staten Island, NY 10304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 78 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 35 CLOVE VALLEY SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 65 ACADEMY OF INNOVATIVE LEARNING (THE) (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WAVERLY ACADEMY OF EMPOWERED LEARNERS (THE) (rated 6.6/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Staten Island, see our Staten Island schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,506
Median Home Value
$659,900
Median Rent
$1,516/mo
Population
45,843
College Educated
31.4%
Homeownership
49.4%
Avg Commute
42.8 min
Poverty Rate
17.8%
Median Age
39.1
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| BOLIVAR-RICHBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Richburg, NY | 6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 78
What grades does PS 78 serve?
PS 78 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 78?
PS 78 has an enrollment of approximately 480 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 78?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 78 is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 78 rank in NY?
PS 78 ranks #2,621 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 78's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 78 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 78?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 78 has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is PS 78 a charter school?
No, PS 78 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 78 a Title I school?
No, PS 78 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 78?
95.4% of students at PS 78 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.4%
- Phone
- (718) 442-3094
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #31- District Enrollment
- 60,047
- Schools in District
- 74
- District Rank
- #51 of 74
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