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#1274 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 27% in state

PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #24 · Middle Village, NY

A New York City Geographic District #24 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

69-10 65TH DR, Middle Village, NY 11379

  • Math 64% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+10.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.8 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism27.6%

Students at PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 70% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
97%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 40 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 74Excellent Transit
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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

Median income

$92,509

Median home value

$886,600

Median rent

$1,989/mo

College educated

35.1%

Homeownership

58.1%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11379; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Our Lady of Hope Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition4.2privatePK–80.4 mi492Compare →
PS 49 Dorothy Bonawit KoleEnrollment path unverified6.9K–80.6 mi1,218Compare →
St Margaret Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–80.7 mi218Compare →
PS 91 Richard ArkwrightEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–50.8 mi782Compare →

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.

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

New York City Geographic District #24

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#18 of 56
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 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley

PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is a public elementary school in Middle Village, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #24, serving approximately 624 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,274 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley

What grades does PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley serve?

PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley?

PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley has an enrollment of approximately 624 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley rank in NY?

PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley ranks #1,274 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley a charter school?

No, PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley a Title I school?

No, PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley?

47.9% of students at PS 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley 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
624
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.6%
Area population (ZIP 11379)
37,378
Area average commute
43.8 min
Area median age
46.7
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 11379; 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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