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#1864 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 39% in state

PS 55 Maure

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #28 · Richmond Hill, NY

A New York City Geographic District #28 elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

131-10 97TH AVE, Richmond Hill, NY 11418

  • Math 51% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-2.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.6 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism57.8%

Students at PS 55 Maure score 50% 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 Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 50% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
24%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
54%
ELA
76%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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

80.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where PS 55 Maure 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 79Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 52Bikeable

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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 161 Arthur Ashe SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.8PK–50.3 mi566Compare →
Al-iman SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–70.5 mi36Compare →
PS 50 Talfourd Lawn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–50.5 mi904Compare →
PS 121Enrollment path unverified7.9PK–50.7 mi711Compare →

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
#26 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 55 Maure is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 55 Maure

PS 55 Maure is a public elementary school in Richmond Hill, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #28, serving approximately 491 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,864 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 55 Maure

What grades does PS 55 Maure serve?

PS 55 Maure serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 55 Maure?

PS 55 Maure has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 55 Maure?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 55 Maure is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 55 Maure rank in NY?

PS 55 Maure ranks #1,864 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 55 Maure's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 55 Maure has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 55 Maure?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 55 Maure has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 55 Maure a charter school?

No, PS 55 Maure is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 55 Maure a Title I school?

No, PS 55 Maure is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 55 Maure?

80.7% of students at PS 55 Maure 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
491
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.8%
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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