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#4163 of 4,742 schools in NY

Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #27 · Far Rockaway, NY

A New York City Geographic District #27 elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1307 CENTRAL AVE, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

  • Math 15% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 20% proficient (2022)
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-38.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-40.8 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism52.3%

Students at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
53%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
29%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
21%
ELA
14%
2013
Math
23%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 65Bikeable

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

Median income

$57,027

Median home value

$649,400

Median rent

$1,444/mo

College educated

23.3%

Homeownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11691; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Success Academy Charter School-far RockawayCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–80.2 mi714Compare →
World Harvest Deliverance Ctr Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–70.2 mi10Compare →
Bnos Bais Yaakov-far RockawayPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–120.5 mi1,229Compare →
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.8PK–50.5 mi319Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#54 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.

Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)

Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) is a public elementary school in Far Rockaway, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 520 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,163 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)

What grades does Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) serve?

Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)?

Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) rank in NY?

Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) ranks #4,163 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) 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.

What are the test scores at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) a charter school?

No, Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) a Title I school?

No, Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the)?

96.0% of students at Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (the) 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 – 5th
Enrollment
520
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.3%
Area population (ZIP 11691)
68,704
Area average commute
45 min
Area median age
36
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 11691; 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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