Below Average
#4164 of 4,742 schools in NY
Based on limited data
PS 9
Elementary School · NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
58-74 57TH ST, Maspeth, NY 11378
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NY statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,164 of 4,742
In Maspeth
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#23 of 58
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75
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PS 9
Elementary School in Maspeth · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 9
PS 9 is a public elementary school in Maspeth, NY, part of NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75. PS 9 serves approximately 619 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 9 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,164 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 5.4:1 students to teachers, PS 9 sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
80% of students at PS 9 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
89.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How PS 9 Compares
See how PS 9 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
58-74 57TH ST, Maspeth, NY 11378
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 9 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ACE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARS AT THE GERALDINE FERRARO CAMPUS (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Ridgewood), which scores notably higher. Another option is LEARNERS AND LEADERS (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Glendale), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 153 MASPETH ELEMENTARY (rated 6.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Maspeth, see our Maspeth schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ACE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLARS AT THE GERALDINE FERRARO CAMPUS Ridgewood | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| GROVER CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL Ridgewood | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| MARTIN LUTHER SCHOOL Maspeth | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| PS 153 MASPETH ELEMENTARY Maspeth | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| PS 71 FOREST Ridgewood | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| LEARNERS AND LEADERS Glendale | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC ACADEMY Ridgewood | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| JHS 162 WILLOUGHBY (THE) Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 81 JEAN PAUL RICHTER Glendale | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| IS 93 RIDGEWOOD Ridgewood | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| ST BRIGID SCHOOL Brooklyn | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| PS 123 SUYDAM Brooklyn | 1.1 mi | 3.9 |
| PS 86 IRVINGTON (THE) Brooklyn | 1.3 mi | 4.0 |
| ST MATTHIAS CATHOLIC ACADEMY Ridgewood | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| RIVERVIEW SCHOOL (THE) Woodside | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
| PS 239 Ridgewood | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| PS 116 ELIZABETH L FARRELL Brooklyn | 1.4 mi | 3.7 |
| ALL CITY LEADERSHIP SECONDARY SCHOOL Brooklyn | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| ROBERT E PEARY SCHOOL Ridgewood | 1.4 mi | 4.2 |
| ACADEMY OF URBAN PLANNING AND ENGINEERING (THE) Brooklyn | 1.5 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11378 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,762
Median Home Value
$832,700
Median Rent
$1,932/mo
Population
37,828
College Educated
26.2%
Homeownership
53.5%
Avg Commute
41.6 min
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Median Age
41.5
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| BROWNVILLE SCHOOL Brownville, NY | 4.1 |
| CHARLOTTE AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hamburg, NY | 4.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 9
What grades does PS 9 serve?
PS 9 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend PS 9?
PS 9 has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 9?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 9 is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 9 rank in NY?
PS 9 ranks #4,164 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 9's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 9 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is PS 9 a charter school?
No, PS 9 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 9 a Title I school?
No, PS 9 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 9?
89.5% of students at PS 9 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 114
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 89.5%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.5%
- Phone
- (718) 456-7105
Resources & Links
District
NYC SPECIAL SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 75- Schools in District
- 59
- District Rank
- #23 of 58
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