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#3842 of 4,742 schools in NY

PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #27 · Richmond Hill, NY

A New York City Geographic District #27 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

84-40 101ST ST, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2022)
  • 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism51.2%

Students at PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
34%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

80.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 254 Rosa Parks 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 77Excellent Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$84,927

Median home value

$772,800

Median rent

$1,788/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

48.8%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11418; 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 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-onassisEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–50.1 mi496Compare →
PS 273Enrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.3 mi308Compare →
New York City Academy for DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified3.8PK–50.4 mi344Compare →
PS 90 Horace MannEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–50.4 mi587Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District #27

Schools in district
63
Rank in district
#46 of 63
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 254 Rosa Parks School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the)

PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) is a public elementary school in Richmond Hill, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,842 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the)

What grades does PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) serve?

PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the)?

PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) rank in NY?

PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) ranks #3,842 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 254 Rosa Parks School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) a charter school?

No, PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) a Title I school?

No, PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 254 Rosa Parks School (the)?

80.6% of students at PS 254 Rosa Parks 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
510
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.2%
Area population (ZIP 11418)
36,304
Area average commute
45.3 min
Area median age
39.9
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 11418; 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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