Below Average
#3634 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 124 Osmond a Church
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #27 · South Ozone Park, NY
A New York City Geographic District #27 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
129-15 150TH AVE, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 124 Osmond a Church score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 38 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 124 Osmond a Church sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 65Good Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,584
Median home value
$673,700
Median rent
$2,032/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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 #27
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #40 of 63
- 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.
PS 124 Osmond a Church is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 124 Osmond a Church
PS 124 Osmond a Church is a public elementary school in South Ozone Park, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 1,030 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,634 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 124 Osmond a Church
What grades does PS 124 Osmond a Church serve?
PS 124 Osmond a Church serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend PS 124 Osmond a Church?
PS 124 Osmond a Church has an enrollment of approximately 1,030 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 124 Osmond a Church?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 124 Osmond a Church is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 124 Osmond a Church rank in NY?
PS 124 Osmond a Church ranks #3,634 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 124 Osmond a Church's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 124 Osmond a Church 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 PS 124 Osmond a Church?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 124 Osmond a Church has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 124 Osmond a Church a charter school?
No, PS 124 Osmond a Church is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 124 Osmond a Church a Title I school?
No, PS 124 Osmond a Church is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 124 Osmond a Church?
81.4% of students at PS 124 Osmond a Church 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,030
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (718) 529-2580
- Area population (ZIP 11420)
- 50,060
- Area average commute
- 46 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 11420; 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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