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PS 164 Queens Valley

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25

138-01 77TH AVE, Flushing, NY 11367

Enrollment

546

Student-Teacher

12.1:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#2,732 of 4,742

In Flushing

#41 of 45

public schools

In district

#42 of 46

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25

Equity

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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PS 164 Queens Valley

5.9/10

Elementary School in Flushing · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.1/10

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4.9/10

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About PS 164 Queens Valley

PS 164 Queens Valley is a public elementary school in Flushing, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25. PS 164 Queens Valley serves approximately 546 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 164 Queens Valley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,732 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for PS 164 Queens Valley show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.4 pts below district
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • District avg 7.3
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.3 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment7.2Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

PS 164 Queens Valley — Students at PS 164 Queens Valley score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

71.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 55.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
44.9% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 59.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.1% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 39 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
96%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
60.6%
2022
Math
44.4%
ELA
63.2%

* 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: 4.3/10.

How PS 164 Queens Valley Compares

See how PS 164 Queens Valley performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.9/10
42th percentile in NY
Academic
7.6/10
Very Good
Growth
4.3/10
Below Average
Environment
7.2/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
71%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
45 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
27.1%

Location

138-01 77TH AVE, Flushing, NY 11367

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering PS 164 Queens Valley may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 196 GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Forest Hills), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 165 EDITH K BERGTRAUM (rated 7.8/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 99 KEW GARDENS (rated 7.6/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Kew Gardens), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Flushing, see our Flushing schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 0.8 mi
School Distance Rating
NORTH QUEENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Flushing 0.2 mi 6.1
SHEVACH HIGH SCHOOL Flushing 0.3 mi 4.9
MIDRASH L'MAN ACHAI Flushing 0.4 mi 6.2
MESIVTA CHOFETZ CHAIM Flushing 0.3 mi 6.0
MESIVTA YESODEI YESHURUN Flushing 0.5 mi 7.0
YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS Flushing 0.6 mi 6.5
PS 165 EDITH K BERGTRAUM Flushing 0.6 mi 7.8
ARCHBISHOP MOLLOY HIGH SCHOOL Briarwood 0.7 mi 4.2
PS 99 KEW GARDENS Kew Gardens 0.7 mi 7.6
EZRA ACADEMY Forest Hills 0.7 mi 7.4
THE KEW-FOREST SCHOOL Forest Hills 0.7 mi 8.2
SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF QUEENS Flushing 0.7 mi 6.8
ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Flushing 0.7 mi 7.5
IS 250 ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) Flushing 0.7 mi 4.7
TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL Flushing 1.0 mi 9.0
YESHIVA KETANA OF QUEENS Flushing 0.7 mi 6.0
PS 196 GRAND CENTRAL PARKWAY Forest Hills 0.8 mi 8.6
AL-MAMOOR SCHOOL Fresh Meadows 0.8 mi 6.1
ST NICHOLAS-TOLENTINE Jamaica 0.8 mi 6.3
ST NICHOLAS OF TOLENTINE SCHOOL Jamaica 0.8 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11367 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$75,804

Median Home Value

$519,800

Median Rent

$1,774/mo

Population

42,210

College Educated

45.7%

Homeownership

47.9%

Avg Commute

44.1 min

Poverty Rate

14%

Median Age

35.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PS 164 Queens Valley

What grades does PS 164 Queens Valley serve?

PS 164 Queens Valley serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend PS 164 Queens Valley?

PS 164 Queens Valley has an enrollment of approximately 546 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 164 Queens Valley?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 164 Queens Valley is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 164 Queens Valley rank in NY?

PS 164 Queens Valley ranks #2,732 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 164 Queens Valley's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 164 Queens Valley has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 164 Queens Valley?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 164 Queens Valley has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 164 Queens Valley a charter school?

No, PS 164 Queens Valley is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 164 Queens Valley a Title I school?

No, PS 164 Queens Valley is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 164 Queens Valley?

71.2% of students at PS 164 Queens Valley 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
51 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
82 Excellent Transit
Bike Score
64 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
546
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Free/Reduced Lunch
71.2%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%

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