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S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #27 · Richmond Hill, NY
A New York City Geographic District #27 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
150-15 RALEIGH ST, Richmond Hill, NY 11418
- Math 51% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 46% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,927
Median home value
$772,800
Median rent
$1,788/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11418; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 146 Howard BeachEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 515 | Compare → |
| PS 108 Captain Vincent G FowlerEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 1,128 | Compare → |
| PS 207 Rockwood ParkEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 639 | Compare → |
| PS 232 LindenwoodEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 820 | 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.
New York City Geographic District #27
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #61 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.
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Richmond Hill, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,606 of 4,742 schools in NY.
State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy
What grades does S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy serve?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy rank in NY?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy ranks #4,606 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy?
72.8% of students at S.t.a.r. Leadership Academy 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
- 500
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (929) 395-3215
- Area population (ZIP 11418)
- 36,304
- Area average commute
- 45.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 11418; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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