Very Good
#792 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 17% in state
Waterside Children's Studio School
Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #27 · Rockaway Park, NY
A New York City Geographic District #27 elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
140 BEACH 112TH ST, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterside Children's Studio School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waterside Children's Studio School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$103,792
Median home value
$839,000
Median rent
$1,787/mo
College educated
43.3%
Homeownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11694; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.1private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 547 | Compare → |
| Ps/ms 114 Belle HarborEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 602 | Compare → |
| St Rose of Lima Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| PS 155Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
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 #27
- Schools in district
- 63
- Rank in district
- #5 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.
Waterside Children's Studio School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterside Children's Studio School
Waterside Children's Studio School is a public elementary school in Rockaway Park, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 419 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #792 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterside Children's Studio School
What grades does Waterside Children's Studio School serve?
Waterside Children's Studio School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Waterside Children's Studio School?
Waterside Children's Studio School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterside Children's Studio School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterside Children's Studio School is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterside Children's Studio School rank in NY?
Waterside Children's Studio School ranks #792 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Waterside Children's Studio School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterside Children's Studio School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Waterside Children's Studio School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterside Children's Studio School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterside Children's Studio School a charter school?
No, Waterside Children's Studio School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterside Children's Studio School a Title I school?
No, Waterside Children's Studio School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterside Children's Studio School?
71.4% of students at Waterside Children's Studio School 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
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (718) 634-1344
- Area population (ZIP 11694)
- 21,430
- Area average commute
- 45.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 11694; 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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