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#1469 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 31% in state

PS 84 Steinway

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Astoria, NY

A New York City Geographic District #30 elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

22-45 41ST ST, Astoria, NY 11105

  • Math 44% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism41.5%

Students at PS 84 Steinway score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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

50.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where PS 84 Steinway 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 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 79Excellent Transit
  • Bike 63Bikeable

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

Median income

$100,306

Median home value

$1,089,000

Median rent

$2,211/mo

College educated

54.6%

Homeownership

24%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11105; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Francis of Assisi Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4PK–80.3 mi226Compare →
Astoria Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4PK–80.4 mi66Compare →
EL Ber Islamic SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.5 mi17Compare →
Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy in AstoriaPrivate · tuition6.3PK–80.5 mi135Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District #30

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#21 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 84 Steinway is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 84 Steinway

PS 84 Steinway is a public elementary school in Astoria, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 349 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,469 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 84 Steinway

What grades does PS 84 Steinway serve?

PS 84 Steinway serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 84 Steinway?

PS 84 Steinway has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 84 Steinway?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 84 Steinway is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 84 Steinway rank in NY?

PS 84 Steinway ranks #1,469 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 84 Steinway's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 84 Steinway has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 84 Steinway?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 84 Steinway has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 84 Steinway a charter school?

No, PS 84 Steinway is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 84 Steinway a Title I school?

No, PS 84 Steinway is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 84 Steinway?

50.7% of students at PS 84 Steinway 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
349
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.5%
Area population (ZIP 11105)
38,507
Area average commute
39.7 min
Area median age
36.2
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 11105; 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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