Very Good
#1564 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 33% in state
PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Long Island City, NY
A New York City Geographic District #30 elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23-70 31ST ST, Long Island City, NY 11105
- Math 60% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 83Excellent Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
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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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy in AstoriaPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 135 | Compare → |
| Les Enfants Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.4 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| 30th Avenue School (the) (g & T Citywide)Enrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Astoria Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 66 | Compare → |
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 #30
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #23 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 85 Judge Charles Vallone is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone
PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone is a public elementary school in Long Island City, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 541 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,564 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone
What grades does PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone serve?
PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone rank in NY?
PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone ranks #1,564 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone a charter school?
No, PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone a Title I school?
No, PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
48.2% of students at PS 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (718) 278-3630
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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