PS 251 vs CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL
PS 251 has a higher overall rating of 7.9/10 compared to 7.2/10. In math proficiency, PS 251 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 251
Springfield Gardens, NY
7.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
223 students
CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL
Jamaica, NY
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
274 students
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| Metric | PS 251 | CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.9 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.9 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.7% | 81.4% |
| Environment Score | 4.1 | 3.1 |
| State Rank | #589 of 4,744 | #1,494 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 88th | 69th |
Test Scores
| Subject | PS 251 | CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 29.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 27.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | PS 251 | CYNTHIA JENKINS SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 223 | 274 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.7% | 81.4% |
| District | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 |
| City | Springfield Gardens | Jamaica |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Springfield Gardens (11413) | Jamaica (11434) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $114,766 | $76,668 |
| Median Home Value | $631,700 | $585,600 |
| Median Rent | $2,038 | $1,409 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 29.5% | 22.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | 11.8% |
| Avg Commute | 48 min | 48 min |