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PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull

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

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

191-02 90TH AVE, Hollis, NY 11423

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 40% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.8 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-10 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism50.2%

Students at PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
46%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
29%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
30%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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

81.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 90Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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

Median income

$80,870

Median home value

$717,300

Median rent

$1,706/mo

College educated

34.3%

Homeownership

57.4%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Wellspring SchoolsPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–120.0 mi256Compare →
PS 118 Lorraine HansberryEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–50.7 mi385Compare →
Bellaire School (the)Enrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.8 mi732Compare →
Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–80.8 mi290Compare →

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
#21 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 35 Nathaniel Woodhull is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull

PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull is a public elementary school in Hollis, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #29, serving approximately 584 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,395 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull

What grades does PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull serve?

PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull?

PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull rank in NY?

PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull ranks #2,395 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 35 Nathaniel Woodhull?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull a charter school?

No, PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull a Title I school?

No, PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull?

81.2% of students at PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull 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
584
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.2%
Area population (ZIP 11423)
29,105
Area average commute
45.7 min
Area median age
43.9
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 11423; 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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