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Ps 48 William G Wilcox

Staten Island, NY
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

613 tested · 91% of students

73% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 64% did.

  • Level 438%
  • Level 334%
  • Level 219%
  • Level 18%

Math

609 tested · 91% of students

76% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 77% did.

  • Level 429%
  • Level 342%
  • Level 216%
  • Level 18%

Science

199 tested · 86% of students

76% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 58% did.

  • Level 424%
  • Level 352%
  • Level 221%
  • Level 13%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled983988
Harassment, bullying, discrimination79
Cyberbullying51
Drugs01
Alcohol10
Other threats31

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, weapons possession, bomb threat, false alarm.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate94%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers88%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Middle School

Zone PriorityAll seats filled

Apps/Seat

3.0

Applicants

238

Seats

74

Students with DisabilitiesAll filled

Apps/Seat

3.0

Applicants

82

Seats

25

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

127

Seats

100

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

18

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
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School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

988 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino18.2%
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White46.8%
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Black or African American4.7%
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Asian28.0%
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Two or More Races2.2%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
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Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

AP Courses4

Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Framework US History ACC, World Languages (Middle School), World Languages (Middle School Accelerated)

Arts15

Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Band,

Sports2

Basketball (Coed), Volleyball (Coed)

Clubs and Activities20

Art, Band, Dance, Fitness,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360010302214

District
New York City Geographic District #31
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
988 students
Teachers (FTE)
67.6

Sources