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#3625 of 4,742 schools in NY

Bellaire School (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #29 · Queens Village, NY

A New York City Geographic District #29 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

207-11 89TH AVE, Queens Village, NY 11427

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-21.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism60.9%

Students at Bellaire School (the) score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
66%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bellaire School (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Transit 72Excellent Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,129

Median home value

$690,200

Median rent

$1,697/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 35 Nathaniel WoodhullEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.8 mi584Compare →
The Wellspring SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–120.8 mi256Compare →
PS 134 HollisEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.9 mi327Compare →
PS 188 KingsburyEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–51.1 mi665Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #29

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#40 of 46
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Bellaire School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bellaire School (the)

Bellaire School (the) is a public elementary school in Queens Village, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #29, serving approximately 732 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,625 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bellaire School (the)

What grades does Bellaire School (the) serve?

Bellaire School (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Bellaire School (the)?

Bellaire School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 732 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Bellaire School (the) is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bellaire School (the) rank in NY?

Bellaire School (the) ranks #3,625 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Bellaire School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Bellaire School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Bellaire School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellaire School (the) has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bellaire School (the) a charter school?

No, Bellaire School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bellaire School (the) a Title I school?

No, Bellaire School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellaire School (the)?

73.8% of students at Bellaire School (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
732
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.9%
Phone
(718) 464-2119
Area population (ZIP 11427)
25,124
Area average commute
44.7 min
Area median age
46.3

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11427; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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