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#3206 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Jackson Heights, NY
A New York City Geographic District #30 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
93-11 34TH AVE, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
- Math 30% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 83Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,133
Median home value
$454,400
Median rent
$1,795/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
34.6%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11372; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Lafayette Early Childhood School of the Arts (the)Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 0.1 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| PS 280 Home of the LionheartsEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| PS 148Enrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| PS 92 Harry T Stewart SREnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 843 | 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.
New York City Geographic District #30
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #41 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.
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe is a public elementary school in Jackson Heights, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 707 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,206 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe
What grades does PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe serve?
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe rank in NY?
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe ranks #3,206 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe a charter school?
No, PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe a Title I school?
No, PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe?
89.0% of students at PS 149 Christa Mcauliffe 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
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.7%
- Phone
- (718) 898-3630
- Area population (ZIP 11372)
- 66,995
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 11372; 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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