PS/MS 42 R VERNAM vs LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PS/MS 42 R VERNAM has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 5.5/10. PS/MS 42 R VERNAM is significantly larger with 619 students, about 4.2× the size of LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (149). In math proficiency, LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL leads at 27.0%.
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
LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Far Rockaway, NY
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
149 students
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| Metric | PS/MS 42 R VERNAM | LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Growth Score | 9.7 | 8.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.9% | 98% |
| Environment Score | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| State Rank | #2,465 of 4,744 | #3,518 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 48th | 26th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS/MS 42 R VERNAM | LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | PS/MS 42 R VERNAM | LIGHTHOUSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 619 | 149 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 93.9% | 98.0% |
| District | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27 |
| City | Arverne | Far Rockaway |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Arverne (11692) | Far Rockaway (11691) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,507 | $57,027 |
| Median Home Value | $650,000 | $649,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,274 | $1,444 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.5% | 23.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.2% | 20.8% |
| Avg Commute | 51 min | 45 min |