Elementary Schools in New York City Geographic District #29

The 28 elementary schools located in New York City Geographic District #29 serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 55% to 87%. While the district faces challenges, several standout high-performing schools, such as Ps 95 Eastwood, Ps 176 Cambria Heights, and Ps 132 Ralph Bunche, demonstrate that exceptional student achievement is possible within the district.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest performing schools, with 3rd grade math proficiency ranging from 16% to 92%. Many schools also exhibit inconsistent performance, with strong results in one grade/subject but poor results in others. This suggests a need for better alignment of curriculum and instructional practices across grade levels. Interestingly, the data does not show a clear correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, indicating the critical role of school leadership, teaching quality, and targeted interventions in driving student outcomes.

Overall, the schools in New York City Geographic District #29 face diverse challenges, but the success of the standout high-performing schools highlights the potential for all students to achieve at high levels with the right strategies and investments. Targeted interventions and a focus on aligning curriculum and instruction across the district could help the lower-performing schools emulate the achievements of their higher-performing counterparts.