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#4105 of 4,742 schools in NY

Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #29 · Cambria Heights, NY

A New York City Geographic District #29 elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

218-01 116TH AVE, Cambria Heights, NY 11411

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 34% proficient (2022)
  • 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.0Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.7 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Chronic Absenteeism40.9%

Students at Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
34%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
24%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 79Very Walkable
  • Transit 64Good Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,393

Median home value

$621,500

Median rent

$1,605/mo

College educated

35.5%

Homeownership

84.8%

Poverty rate

6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Stepping Stone of Southeastern Queen SchoolPrivate · tuition4.8privateK–30.5 mi55Compare →
PS 136 Roy WilkinsEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–50.6 mi364Compare →
Cambria Center for the Gifted ChildPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–80.8 mi227Compare →

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 #29

Schools in district
46
Rank in district
#42 of 46
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/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair

Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair is a public elementary school in Cambria Heights, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #29, serving approximately 413 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,105 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair

What grades does Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair serve?

Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair?

Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair?

The student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair rank in NY?

Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair ranks #4,105 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair's MySchoolScout rating?

Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 147 Ronald Mcnair?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair a charter school?

No, Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair a Title I school?

No, Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair?

72.9% of students at Ps/ms 147 Ronald Mcnair 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 – 8th
Enrollment
413
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.9%
Area population (ZIP 11411)
20,501
Area average commute
46 min
Area median age
46.7
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 11411; 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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