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#2209 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 47% in state
Waterside School for Leadership
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #27 · Rockaway Park, NY
A New York City Geographic District #27 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
190 BEACH 110TH ST, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waterside School for Leadership score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 85Excellent Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
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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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenge Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,195 | Compare → |
| Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy ViEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Darchei TorahPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 2,125 | Compare → |
| Darchei TorahPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 2,288 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #21 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 School for Leadership is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #27; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waterside School for Leadership
Waterside School for Leadership is a public middle school in Rockaway Park, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #27, serving approximately 167 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,209 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waterside School for Leadership
What grades does Waterside School for Leadership serve?
Waterside School for Leadership serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Waterside School for Leadership?
Waterside School for Leadership has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waterside School for Leadership?
The student-teacher ratio at Waterside School for Leadership is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waterside School for Leadership rank in NY?
Waterside School for Leadership ranks #2,209 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Waterside School for Leadership's MySchoolScout rating?
Waterside School for Leadership has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 School for Leadership?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waterside School for Leadership has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waterside School for Leadership a charter school?
No, Waterside School for Leadership is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waterside School for Leadership a Title I school?
No, Waterside School for Leadership is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waterside School for Leadership?
81.4% of students at Waterside School for Leadership 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 167
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.3%
- Phone
- (718) 634-1128
- 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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