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PS 134 Hollis

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29

203-02 109TH AVE, Hollis, NY 11423

Enrollment

327

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

5.0

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,545 of 4,742

In Hollis

#4 of 4

public schools

In district

#37 of 46

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29

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PS 134 Hollis

5.0/10

Elementary School in Hollis · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About PS 134 Hollis

PS 134 Hollis is a public elementary school in Hollis, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29. PS 134 Hollis serves approximately 327 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 134 Hollis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,545 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 134 Hollis show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 5.0 · Average
  • District avg 5.6
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

47% of students at PS 134 Hollis were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-34.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.6 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism47.4%

PS 134 Hollis — Students at PS 134 Hollis score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

86.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 24.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
48.1% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 33.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.0% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
85%
ELA
54%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
11%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
11%
ELA
16%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
34.5%
2021*
Math
14.3%
ELA
30.6%
2022
Math
18.6%
ELA
28.3%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.9/10.

How PS 134 Hollis Compares

See how PS 134 Hollis performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.0/10
25th percentile in NY
Academic
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
5.9/10
Average
Environment
4.5/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
86%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
47.4%

Location

203-02 109TH AVE, Hollis, NY 11423

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 134 Hollis may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 35 NATHANIEL WOODHULL (rated 6.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 34 JOHN HARVARD (rated 5.7/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Queens Village), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, PS 136 ROY WILKINS (rated 5.5/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Saint Albans), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Hollis, see our Hollis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
IS 192 LINDEN (THE) Saint Albans 0.2 mi 5.4
PATHWAYS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Saint Albans 0.2 mi 5.1
PS 360 Saint Albans 0.4 mi 3.8
PS 136 ROY WILKINS Saint Albans 0.6 mi 5.5
STEPPING STONE OF SOUTHEASTERN QUEEN SCHOOL Cambria Heights 0.6 mi 4.8
PS 118 LORRAINE HANSBERRY Saint Albans 0.6 mi 5.2
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HS-FIN INFO TECH Cambria Heights 0.8 mi 5.4
INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Cambria Heights 0.8 mi 8.3
MATH/SCIENCE RESEARCH/TECH MAGNET Cambria Heights 0.8 mi 6.5
HEALTH ARTS ROBOTICS AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL Cambria Heights 0.8 mi 6.5
BELLAIRE SCHOOL (THE) Queens Village 0.9 mi 4.9
DBA THE NURTURING CENTER AND ACADEMY Queens Village 0.8 mi 4.9
JEAN NUZZI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Queens Village 1.0 mi 6.4
PS 35 NATHANIEL WOODHULL Hollis 0.9 mi 6.2
THE WELLSPRING SCHOOLS Hollis 0.9 mi 6.3
SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL Queens Village 0.9 mi 5.1
CAMBRIA HEIGHTS ACADEMY Hollis 0.9 mi 8.3
PS 34 JOHN HARVARD Queens Village 0.9 mi 5.7
PS/MS 147 RONALD MCNAIR Cambria Heights 1.0 mi 4.2
PS 36 SAINT ALBANS SCHOOL Saint Albans 1.2 mi 5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11423 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$80,870

Median Home Value

$717,300

Median Rent

$1,706/mo

Population

29,105

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

57.4%

Avg Commute

45.7 min

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Median Age

43.9

Similar Schools

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School Rating
CENTER STREET SCHOOL Horseheads, NY 5.0
COLONIAL VILLAGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Niagara Falls, NY 5.0
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER New Hyde Park, NY 5.0
EAST HILL SCHOOL Canajoharie, NY 5.0
GENESEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Geneseo, NY 5.0
GREATER PLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oneonta, NY 5.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 134 Hollis

What grades does PS 134 Hollis serve?

PS 134 Hollis serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 134 Hollis?

PS 134 Hollis has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 134 Hollis?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 134 Hollis is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 134 Hollis rank in NY?

PS 134 Hollis ranks #3,545 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 134 Hollis's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 134 Hollis has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 134 Hollis?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 134 Hollis has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 134 Hollis a charter school?

No, PS 134 Hollis is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 134 Hollis a Title I school?

No, PS 134 Hollis is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 134 Hollis?

86.2% of students at PS 134 Hollis qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
81 Very Walkable
Transit Score
69 Good Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
327
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Free/Reduced Lunch
86.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.4%

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