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PS 34 John Harvard

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #29 · Queens Village, NY

A New York City Geographic District #29 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

104-12 SPRINGFIELD BLVD, Queens Village, NY 11428

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-13.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.8 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism38.7%

Students at PS 34 John Harvard score 39% 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 Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
28%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
31%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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

85.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 34 John Harvard 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 74Excellent Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable

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

Median income

$84,977

Median home value

$666,200

Median rent

$1,827/mo

College educated

27.7%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11428; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ss Joachim & Anne SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–80.1 mi235Compare →
Dba the Nurturing Center and AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–40.4 mi35Compare →
Ps/is 295Enrollment path unverified6.8PK–80.8 mi561Compare →
PS 134 HollisEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.9 mi327Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #29

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#24 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 34 John Harvard is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 34 John Harvard

PS 34 John Harvard is a public elementary school in Queens Village, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #29, serving approximately 475 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,918 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 34 John Harvard

What grades does PS 34 John Harvard serve?

PS 34 John Harvard serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 34 John Harvard?

PS 34 John Harvard has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 34 John Harvard?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 34 John Harvard is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 34 John Harvard rank in NY?

PS 34 John Harvard ranks #2,918 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 34 John Harvard's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 34 John Harvard has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 34 John Harvard?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 34 John Harvard has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 34 John Harvard a charter school?

No, PS 34 John Harvard is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 34 John Harvard a Title I school?

No, PS 34 John Harvard is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 34 John Harvard?

85.9% of students at PS 34 John Harvard 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
475
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.7%
Area population (ZIP 11428)
18,898
Area average commute
44.3 min
Area median age
46.5
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 11428; 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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