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#1946 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 41% in state

PS 154

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #25 · Flushing, NY

A New York City Geographic District #25 elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

75-02 162ND ST, Flushing, NY 11366

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 59% proficient (2022)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at PS 154 score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
64%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
33%
2014
Math
49%
ELA
34%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

78.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where PS 154 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 74Excellent Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$117,402

Median home value

$950,200

Median rent

$2,101/mo

College educated

52%

Homeownership

68.1%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11366; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 255Enrollment path unverified6.2K–80.2 mi558Compare →
Solomon Schechter School of QueensPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–80.2 mi358Compare →
Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global StudiEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–80.3 mi534Compare →
Yeshiva Ketana of QueensPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–80.3 mi415Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

New York City Geographic District #25

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#31 of 46
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 154 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 154

PS 154 is a public elementary school in Flushing, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #25, serving approximately 575 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,946 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 154

What grades does PS 154 serve?

PS 154 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 154?

PS 154 has an enrollment of approximately 575 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 154?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 154 is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 154 rank in NY?

PS 154 ranks #1,946 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 154's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 154 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 154?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 154 has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 154 a charter school?

No, PS 154 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 154 a Title I school?

No, PS 154 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 154?

78.3% of students at PS 154 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
575
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
Area population (ZIP 11366)
12,967
Area average commute
46.1 min
Area median age
42.5
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 11366; 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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