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Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor

Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27

134-01 CRONSTON AVE, Rockaway Park, NY 11694

Enrollment

602

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#2,206 of 4,742

In Rockaway Park

#3 of 7

public schools

In district

#18 of 63

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27

Academic performance

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor

6.4/10

Elementary School in Rockaway Park · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Yeshiva Mercaz Hatorah of Belle Harbor

6.5/10

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4.1/10

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About Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor

Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor is a public elementary school in Rockaway Park, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27. Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor serves approximately 602 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,206 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.2 pts above district
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • District avg 5.2
  • NY avg 5.9

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.36 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor — Students at Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

30.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 55.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
44.9% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 71.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
56.6% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 38 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
66%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
35.8%
ELA
76.5%
2022
Math
49.9%
ELA
61.6%

* 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: 5.9/10.

How Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor Compares

See how Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.4/10
54th percentile in NY
Academic
7.2/10
Very Good
Growth
5.9/10
Average
Environment
6.6/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
30%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
48 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
28.6%

Location

134-01 CRONSTON AVE, Rockaway Park, NY 11694

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WATERSIDE CHILDREN'S STUDIO SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is PS 236 MILL BASIN (rated 7.8/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PS 312 BERGEN BEACH (rated 6.5/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Brooklyn), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Rockaway Park, see our Rockaway Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.1 mi
School Distance Rating
YESHIVA MERCAZ HATORAH OF BELLE HARBOR Belle Harbor 0.3 mi 6.5
ST FRANCIS DE SALES CATHOLIC ACADEMY Belle Harbor 0.3 mi 4.1
WATERSIDE CHILDREN'S STUDIO SCHOOL Rockaway Park 1.1 mi 7.9
WATERSIDE SCHOOL FOR LEADERSHIP Rockaway Park 1.2 mi 6.4
SCHOLARS' ACADEMY Rockaway Park 1.6 mi 7.0
CHANNEL VIEW SCHOOL FOR RESEARCH Rockaway Park 1.7 mi 5.9
ROCKAWAY PARK HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY Rockaway Park 1.7 mi 6.3
ROCKAWAY COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL Rockaway Park 1.7 mi 4.2
NEW VISIONS CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE HUMANITIES IV New York 1.7 mi 6.1
PS 47 CHRIS GALAS Broad Channel 2.6 mi 4.6
ST ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC ACADEMY Rockaway Beach 2.5 mi 6.3
PS 183 DR RICHARD R GREEN Rockaway Beach 2.7 mi 3.0
PS/MS 42 R VERNAM Arverne 3.3 mi 4.5
PS 272 CURTIS ESTABROOK Brooklyn 4.3 mi 3.8
HEBREW LANGUAGE ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn 3.9 mi 6.2
PS 236 MILL BASIN Brooklyn 4.0 mi 7.8
ST BERNARD CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn 4.1 mi 5.6
GOLDIE MAPLE ACADEMY Arverne 3.7 mi 3.7
PS 312 BERGEN BEACH Brooklyn 4.2 mi 6.5
YESHIVAH OF CROWN HEIGHTS Brooklyn 4.1 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11694 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,792

Median Home Value

$839,000

Median Rent

$1,787/mo

Population

21,430

College Educated

43.3%

Homeownership

50.5%

Avg Commute

45.8 min

Poverty Rate

11.7%

Median Age

44.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor

What grades does Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor serve?

Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor?

Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor has an enrollment of approximately 602 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor rank in NY?

Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor ranks #2,206 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor's MySchoolScout rating?

Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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/ms 114 Belle Harbor?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor a charter school?

No, Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor a Title I school?

No, Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor?

30.1% of students at Ps/ms 114 Belle Harbor qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
69 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
58 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
602
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Free/Reduced Lunch
30.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%

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