Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District #24

The 32 elementary schools located in New York City Geographic District #24 serve students from diverse backgrounds and economic circumstances. While the district contains some standout high-performing schools, there is a wide range in academic achievement, with several lower-performing schools as well.

The top-performing schools in the district include Ps/Is 119 Glendale (The), which is ranked 245th out of 2,445 New York elementary schools and has exceptional test scores, as well as Ps 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-Juniper Valley and Ps/Is 87 Middle Village, which are also highly ranked and demonstrate strong academic performance. These schools appear to be providing a high-quality education to their students.

In contrast, some schools in the district struggle with much lower proficiency rates, particularly those with very high rates of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Factors like spending per student and student-teacher ratios seem to play a key role in determining school performance, with the higher-spending, lower-ratio schools tending to be the top performers. Overall, the data reveals both the challenges and the possibilities for urban public schools to achieve academic excellence, even in high-needs areas.