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Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Elementary School · Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School · Far Rockaway, NY
A charter elementary school in Far Rockaway, NY serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
611 BEACH 19TH ST, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2013, reaching 46% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 17 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,027
Median home value
$649,400
Median rent
$1,444/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
28.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Charter School-far RockawayCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Darchei TorahPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,125 | Compare → |
| Darchei TorahPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,288 | Compare → |
| Wave Preparatory Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 493 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,472NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is listed in PENINSULA PREPARATORY ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Far Rockaway, NY, part of Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School, serving approximately 319 students in grades Pre-K-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,814 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School
What grades does Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School serve?
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School?
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 319 students.
How does Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School rank in NY?
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks #2,814 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School?
73.4% of students at Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 319
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (347) 403-9231
- Area population (ZIP 11691)
- 68,704
- Area average commute
- 45 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 11691; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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