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Top 49% in state

PS 151 Mary D Carter

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

50-05 31ST AVE, Woodside, NY 11377

Enrollment

349

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#2,299 of 4,742

In Woodside

#7 of 9

public schools

In district

#33 of 50

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30

Academic growth

7.6 / 10

Very Good

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PS 151 Mary D Carter

6.3/10

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

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About PS 151 Mary D Carter

PS 151 Mary D Carter is a public elementary school in Woodside, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30. PS 151 Mary D Carter serves approximately 349 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 151 Mary D Carter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,299 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 151 Mary D Carter show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • District avg 6.3
  • NY avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

58% of students at PS 151 Mary D Carter 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 Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism58.2%

PS 151 Mary D Carter — Students at PS 151 Mary D Carter score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

90.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 35.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
42.9% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 31.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
47.7% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 30 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
79%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
19%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
24%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2021*
Math
22.5%
ELA
22.5%
2022
Math
33.4%
ELA
36.4%

* 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: 7.6/10.

How PS 151 Mary D Carter Compares

See how PS 151 Mary D Carter performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.3/10
52th percentile in NY
Academic
5.8/10
Average
Growth
7.6/10
Very Good
Environment
3.7/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
91%
Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
31 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
58.2%

Location

50-05 31ST AVE, Woodside, NY 11377

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 151 Mary D Carter may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 84 STEINWAY (rated 7.2/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Astoria), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 85 JUDGE CHARLES VALLONE (rated 7.1/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Long Island City), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Woodside, see our Woodside schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.9 mi
School Distance Rating
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City 0.1 mi 6.8
IS 10 HORACE GREELEY Long Island City 0.2 mi 6.6
ACADEMY OF THE CITY CHARTER SCHOOL Woodside 0.3 mi 7.0
EL BER ISLAMIC SCHOOL Astoria 0.4 mi
PS 70 Long Island City 0.4 mi 6.7
PS 152 GWENDOLINE N ALLEYNE SCHOOL Woodside 0.5 mi 7.0
WOODSIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE) Flushing 0.7 mi 5.6
ST SEBASTIAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY Woodside 0.8 mi 6.6
PS 11 KATHRYN PHELAN Woodside 0.8 mi 6.6
HECTOR FIGUEROA SCHOOL (THE) Woodside 0.7 mi 5.3
MONSIGNOR MCCLANCY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL East Elmhurst 0.7 mi 5.0
PS 84 STEINWAY Astoria 0.9 mi 7.2
RAZI SCHOOL Woodside 1.0 mi 8.6
LEXINGTON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Jackson Heights 0.8 mi 8.4
OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL Astoria 0.8 mi 6.1
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC ACADEMY Astoria 1.1 mi 5.4
IS 230 Jackson Heights 0.9 mi 7.9
PS 85 JUDGE CHARLES VALLONE Long Island City 1.1 mi 7.1
ST DEMETRIOS SCHOOL Astoria 0.9 mi 7.1
FRANK SINATRA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGH SCHOOL Long Island City 0.9 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11377 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$73,292

Median Home Value

$670,300

Median Rent

$1,802/mo

Population

83,545

College Educated

33.1%

Homeownership

29.4%

Avg Commute

36.2 min

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Median Age

40.2

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BUCHANAN-VERPLANCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buchanan, NY 6.3
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 151 Mary D Carter

What grades does PS 151 Mary D Carter serve?

PS 151 Mary D Carter serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 151 Mary D Carter?

PS 151 Mary D Carter has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 151 Mary D Carter?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 151 Mary D Carter is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 151 Mary D Carter rank in NY?

PS 151 Mary D Carter ranks #2,299 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 151 Mary D Carter's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 151 Mary D Carter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 151 Mary D Carter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 151 Mary D Carter has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 151 Mary D Carter a charter school?

No, PS 151 Mary D Carter is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 151 Mary D Carter a Title I school?

No, PS 151 Mary D Carter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 151 Mary D Carter?

90.5% of students at PS 151 Mary D Carter 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
92 Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
98 Rider’s Paradise
Bike Score
65 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Free/Reduced Lunch
90.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.2%

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