Very Good
#887 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 19% in state
PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
70-35 150TH ST, Flushing, NY 11367
Enrollment
640
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
640
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
7.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#887 of 4,742
In Flushing
#15 of 45
public schools
In district
#15 of 46
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
Equity
8.6 / 10
Excellent
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About PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum
PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum is a public elementary school in Flushing, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25. PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum serves approximately 640 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #887 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.8 · Very Good
- District avg 7.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
34% of students at PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum 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
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PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum — Students at PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
73.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 8.2/10.
How PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum Compares
See how PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
70-35 150TH ST, Flushing, NY 11367
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS 219 PAUL KLAPPER (rated 7.9/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (THE) (rated 7.7/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF QUEENS (rated 6.8/10, 0.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Flushing, see our Flushing schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| YESHIVA OF CENTRAL QUEENS Flushing | 0.1 mi | 6.5 |
| MESIVTA YESODEI YESHURUN Flushing | 0.3 mi | 7.0 |
| MIDRASH L'MAN ACHAI Flushing | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| SHEVACH HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| TOWNSEND HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.4 mi | 9.0 |
| MESIVTA CHOFETZ CHAIM Flushing | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| IS 250 ROBERT F KENNEDY COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL (THE) Flushing | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| PS 201 DISCOVERY SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND RESEARCH (THE) Flushing | 0.5 mi | 6.5 |
| SOLOMON SCHECHTER SCHOOL OF QUEENS Flushing | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| NORTH QUEENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 219 PAUL KLAPPER Flushing | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (THE) Flushing | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 164 QUEENS VALLEY Flushing | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| QUEENS SCHOOL OF INQUIRY (THE) Flushing | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 255 Flushing | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 154 Flushing | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| JOHN BOWNE HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| YESHIVA KETANA OF QUEENS Flushing | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| AL-MAMOOR SCHOOL Fresh Meadows | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
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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| CAMPBELL-SAVONA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Savona, NY | 7.8 |
| EAGLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Delmar, NY | 7.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum
What grades does PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum serve?
PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum?
PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum has an enrollment of approximately 640 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum rank in NY?
PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum ranks #887 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 165 Edith K Bergtraum?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum a charter school?
No, PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum a Title I school?
No, PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum?
73.3% of students at PS 165 Edith K Bergtraum 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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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 640
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 68
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 73.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.4%
- Phone
- (718) 263-4004
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25- District Enrollment
- 34,702
- Schools in District
- 46
- District Rank
- #15 of 46
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