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#4581 of 4,742 schools in NY
Jamaica Children's School
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #28 · Jamaica, NY
A New York City Geographic District #28 elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
109-20 UNION HALL ST, Jamaica, NY 11433
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jamaica Children's School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jamaica Children's School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 94Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,177
Median home value
$625,600
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
19.1%
Homeownership
46.8%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11433; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 40 Samuel HuntingtonEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| David N Dinkins SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| PS 160 Walter Francis BishopEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| Allen Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 16 | Compare → |
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.
New York City Geographic District #28
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #49 of 50
- 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.
Jamaica Children's School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jamaica Children's School
Jamaica Children's School is a public elementary school in Jamaica, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #28, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,581 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jamaica Children's School
What grades does Jamaica Children's School serve?
Jamaica Children's School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jamaica Children's School?
Jamaica Children's School has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Children's School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jamaica Children's School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jamaica Children's School rank in NY?
Jamaica Children's School ranks #4,581 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jamaica Children's School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jamaica Children's School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Jamaica Children's School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jamaica Children's School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Jamaica Children's School a charter school?
No, Jamaica Children's School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jamaica Children's School a Title I school?
No, Jamaica Children's School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jamaica Children's School?
89.3% of students at Jamaica Children's School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.0%
- Phone
- (718) 526-0160
- Area population (ZIP 11433)
- 37,777
- Area average commute
- 45.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
Official sources & links
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 11433; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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