Below Average
#3754 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 88 Seneca
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #24 · Ridgewood, NY
A New York City Geographic District #24 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60-85 CATALPA AVE, Ridgewood, NY 11385
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 88 Seneca score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
76.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where PS 88 Seneca sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,365
Median home value
$842,800
Median rent
$1,959/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
30.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11385; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthias Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| PS 239Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 410 | Compare → |
| PS 68 CambridgeEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 237 | 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 #24
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #48 of 56
- 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 88 Seneca is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 88 Seneca
PS 88 Seneca is a public elementary school in Ridgewood, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #24, serving approximately 687 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,754 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 88 Seneca
What grades does PS 88 Seneca serve?
PS 88 Seneca serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend PS 88 Seneca?
PS 88 Seneca has an enrollment of approximately 687 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 88 Seneca?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 88 Seneca is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 88 Seneca rank in NY?
PS 88 Seneca ranks #3,754 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 88 Seneca's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 88 Seneca has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 88 Seneca?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 88 Seneca has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 88 Seneca a charter school?
No, PS 88 Seneca is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 88 Seneca a Title I school?
No, PS 88 Seneca is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 88 Seneca?
76.7% of students at PS 88 Seneca 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
- 687
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (718) 821-8121
- Area population (ZIP 11385)
- 103,865
- Area average commute
- 43.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 11385; 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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