Very Good
#1176 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 25% in state
Ps/is 87 Middle Village
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
67-54 80TH ST, Middle Village, NY 11379
Enrollment
517
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
517
Student-Teacher
11.5:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,176 of 4,742
In Middle Village
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#16 of 56
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Academic growth
8.4 / 10
Excellent
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Ps/is 87 Middle Village
Elementary School in Middle Village · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ps/is 87 Middle Village
Ps/is 87 Middle Village is a public elementary school in Middle Village, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24. Ps/is 87 Middle Village serves approximately 517 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/is 87 Middle Village has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,176 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Ps/is 87 Middle Village show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- District avg 5.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
46% of students at Ps/is 87 Middle Village 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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Ps/is 87 Middle Village — Students at Ps/is 87 Middle Village score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 40 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.4/10.
How Ps/is 87 Middle Village Compares
See how Ps/is 87 Middle Village performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
67-54 80TH ST, Middle Village, NY 11379
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ps/is 87 Middle Village may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. PS/IS 119 GLENDALE (THE) (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Glendale), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 174 WILLIAM SIDNEY MOUNT (rated 7.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Rego Park), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PS 128 LORRAINE TUZZO-JUNIPER VALLEY (rated 7.4/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Middle Village, see our Middle Village schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11379 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$92,509
Median Home Value
$886,600
Median Rent
$1,989/mo
Population
37,378
College Educated
35.1%
Homeownership
58.1%
Avg Commute
43.8 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
46.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ps/is 87 Middle Village
What grades does Ps/is 87 Middle Village serve?
Ps/is 87 Middle Village serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/is 87 Middle Village?
Ps/is 87 Middle Village has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 87 Middle Village?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/is 87 Middle Village is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/is 87 Middle Village rank in NY?
Ps/is 87 Middle Village ranks #1,176 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/is 87 Middle Village's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/is 87 Middle Village has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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/is 87 Middle Village?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/is 87 Middle Village has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/is 87 Middle Village a charter school?
No, Ps/is 87 Middle Village is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/is 87 Middle Village a Title I school?
No, Ps/is 87 Middle Village is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/is 87 Middle Village?
72.1% of students at Ps/is 87 Middle Village 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (718) 326-8243
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24- District Enrollment
- 50,843
- Schools in District
- 57
- District Rank
- #16 of 56
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