Below Average
#3907 of 4,742 schools in NY
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #27 · Arverne, NY
A New York City Geographic District #27 elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
488 BEACH 66TH ST, Arverne, NY 11692
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ps/ms 42 R Vernam score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ps/ms 42 R Vernam sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 72Excellent Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,507
Median home value
$650,000
Median rent
$1,274/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
33.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11692; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldie Maple AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| PS 105 Bay School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| PS 183 Dr Richard R GreenEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| St Rose of Lima Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 227 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #27
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #47 of 63
- 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 42 R Vernam is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is a public elementary school in Arverne, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 619 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,907 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ps/ms 42 R Vernam
What grades does Ps/ms 42 R Vernam serve?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
The student-teacher ratio at Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ps/ms 42 R Vernam rank in NY?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam ranks #3,907 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam's MySchoolScout rating?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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/ms 42 R Vernam?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ps/ms 42 R Vernam has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam a charter school?
No, Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam a Title I school?
No, Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
93.9% of students at Ps/ms 42 R Vernam 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
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 77.2%
- Phone
- (718) 634-7914
- Area population (ZIP 11692)
- 23,247
- Area average commute
- 51.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 11692; 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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