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PS 206 Horace Harding School (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #28 · Rego Park, NY

A New York City Geographic District #28 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

61-02 98TH ST, Rego Park, NY 11374

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 41% proficient (2022)
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-18 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.4 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism39.5%

Students at PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency41%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
24%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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

83.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) 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 95Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 80Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$86,333

Median home value

$484,500

Median rent

$1,957/mo

College educated

50.7%

Homeownership

39.8%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11374; 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 13 Clement C MooreEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–50.4 mi931Compare →
PS 139 Rego ParkEnrollment path unverified6.1K–50.4 mi577Compare →
Elm Tree Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–50.5 mi823Compare →
Jewish Institute of Queens-elementaryPrivate · tuition4.6privatePK–120.5 mi455Compare →

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 #28

Schools in district
50
Rank in district
#40 of 50
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 206 Horace Harding School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 206 Horace Harding School (the)

PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) is a public elementary school in Rego Park, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #28, serving approximately 539 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,617 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 206 Horace Harding School (the)

What grades does PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) serve?

PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 206 Horace Harding School (the)?

PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 206 Horace Harding School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) rank in NY?

PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) ranks #2,617 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 206 Horace Harding School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 206 Horace Harding School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) a charter school?

No, PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) a Title I school?

No, PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 206 Horace Harding School (the)?

83.7% of students at PS 206 Horace Harding School (the) 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
539
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.5%
Phone
(718) 592-0300
Area population (ZIP 11374)
46,128
Area average commute
44.7 min
Area median age
42.2

Official sources & links

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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 11374; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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