PS/MS 42 R VERNAM vs PS 47 CHRIS GALAS
PS 47 CHRIS GALAS has a higher overall rating of 7.4/10 compared to 6.5/10. PS/MS 42 R VERNAM is significantly larger with 619 students, about 2.3× the size of PS 47 CHRIS GALAS (274). In math proficiency, PS 47 CHRIS GALAS leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
PS/MS 42 R VERNAM
Arverne, NY
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
619 students
PS 47 CHRIS GALAS
Broad Channel, NY
7.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
274 students
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| Metric | PS/MS 42 R VERNAM | PS 47 CHRIS GALAS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 7.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.5 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 9.7 | 8.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.9% | 46% |
| Environment Score | 1.7 | 4.4 |
| State Rank | #2,465 of 4,744 | #1,204 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 75th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS/MS 42 R VERNAM | PS 47 CHRIS GALAS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 24.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 23.0% | 57.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | PS/MS 42 R VERNAM | PS 47 CHRIS GALAS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 619 | 274 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.9% | 46.0% |
| District | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 |
| City | Arverne | Broad Channel |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arverne (11692) | Broad Channel (11693) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,507 | $67,829 |
| Median Home Value | $650,000 | $473,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,274 | $1,198 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.5% | 35.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.2% | 18.1% |
| Avg Commute | 51 min | 49 min |