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#1180 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 25% in state

PS 150

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

40-01 43RD AVE, Long Island City, NY 11104

Enrollment

699

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#1,180 of 4,742

In Long Island City

#20 of 38

public schools

In district

#18 of 50

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

Equity

8.7 / 10

Excellent

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PS 150

7.5/10

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

Children's Lab School (the)

8.2/10

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7.5/10

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About PS 150

PS 150 is a public elementary school in Long Island City, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30. PS 150 serves approximately 699 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 150 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,180 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 150 show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.2 pts above district
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • District avg 6.3
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

33% of students at PS 150 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 Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism33.2%

PS 150 — Students at PS 150 score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

61.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 70.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
45.9% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 65.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
58.4% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 36 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
94%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
46%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
44%
2014
Math
64%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
67.8%
ELA
73.6%
2022
Math
64.4%
ELA
73.3%

* 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: 8.0/10.

How PS 150 Compares

See how PS 150 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.5/10
75th percentile in NY
Academic
8.5/10
Excellent
Growth
8.0/10
Excellent
Environment
4.5/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
61%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
47 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
33.2%

Location

40-01 43RD AVE, Long Island City, NY 11104

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 150 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CHILDREN'S LAB SCHOOL (THE) (rated 8.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PS 11 KATHRYN PHELAN (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Woodside), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Long Island City, see our Long Island City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
CHILDREN'S LAB SCHOOL (THE) Long Island City 0.3 mi 8.2
QUEENS TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City 0.4 mi 7.5
AVIATION CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City 0.4 mi 8.7
PS 199 MAURICE A FITZGERALD Long Island City 0.4 mi 5.6
IS 125 THOMAS J MCCANN WOODSIDE Woodside 0.4 mi 6.5
RIVERVIEW SCHOOL (THE) Woodside 0.6 mi 3.7
BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL FOR GLOBAL EDUCATION Long Island City 0.7 mi 7.7
OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL Astoria 0.7 mi 6.1
MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Long Island City 0.6 mi 8.7
INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL AT LAGUARDIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Long Island City 0.6 mi 7.1
FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City 0.7 mi 8.2
PS 166 HENRY GRADSTEIN Long Island City 0.8 mi 7.7
ROBERT F WAGNER JR SECONDARY SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY Long Island City 0.7 mi 7.3
ACADEMY OF FINANCE AND ENTERPRISE Long Island City 0.7 mi 8.0
HIGH SCHOOL OF APPLIED COMMUNICATIONS Long Island City 0.7 mi 8.0
BARD HIGH SCHOOL EARLY COLLEGE QUEENS Long Island City 0.7 mi 9.2
RAZI SCHOOL Woodside 0.8 mi 8.6
PS 11 KATHRYN PHELAN Woodside 0.7 mi 6.6
IS 204 OLIVER W HOLMES Long Island City 0.9 mi 6.3
ENERGY TECH HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City 0.9 mi 8.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,716

Median Home Value

$665,700

Median Rent

$1,924/mo

Population

26,825

College Educated

51.3%

Homeownership

21.5%

Avg Commute

37.9 min

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Median Age

39.7

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DUDLEY SCHOOL Fairport, NY 7.5
FRANK J CARASITI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Rocky Point, NY 7.5
HILLVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lancaster, NY 7.5
HUGHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL New Hartford, NY 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 150

What grades does PS 150 serve?

PS 150 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 150?

PS 150 has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 150?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 150 is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 150 rank in NY?

PS 150 ranks #1,180 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 150's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 150 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 150?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 150 has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 150 a charter school?

No, PS 150 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 150 a Title I school?

No, PS 150 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 150?

61.2% of students at PS 150 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
95 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
87 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
699
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Free/Reduced Lunch
61.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.2%

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