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#444 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 9% in state

PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School

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

A New York City Geographic District #25 elementary school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

29-66 137TH ST, Flushing, NY 11354

  • Math 82% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+28.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.1 pts
Overall Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+34.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency82%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 80% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
93%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
82%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 57Bikeable

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

Median income

$62,833

Median home value

$521,000

Median rent

$1,766/mo

College educated

32.9%

Homeownership

40.6%

Poverty rate

18.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11354; 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 214 Cadwallader ColdenEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–50.2 mi342Compare →
Promise Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–80.4 mi149Compare →
PS 21 Edward HartEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–50.8 mi1,086Compare →
PS 29Enrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.8 mi707Compare →

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
#5 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 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School

PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is a public elementary school in Flushing, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #25, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #444 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School

What grades does PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School serve?

PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.

How many students attend PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?

PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School rank in NY?

PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School ranks #444 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School a charter school?

No, PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School a Title I school?

No, PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School?

69.3% of students at PS 242 Leonard P Stavisky Early Childhood School 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 – 3rd
Enrollment
287
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
Area population (ZIP 11354)
52,325
Area average commute
39.8 min
Area median age
48.1
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 11354; 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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