New York City Geographic District #27


Summary:

New York City Geographic District #27 is home to 63 schools, including 39 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 15 high schools, serving students across a diverse range of neighborhoods. The district faces both strengths and challenges, with some standout schools like Scholars' Academy and PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis achieving exceptional academic performance, while others struggle with proficiency, particularly in math.

The top-performing schools in the district, such as Scholars' Academy, PS 66 Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis, PS 207 Rockwood Park, PS 155, and Waterside Children's Studio School, have achieved exceptional results, with high proficiency rates and strong rankings within the state. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, with high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, as well as uneven academic performance across schools.

Addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable access to high-quality education for all students in New York City Geographic District #27 should be a top priority for district and school leaders. By leveraging the strengths of the top-performing schools and implementing targeted interventions to support struggling schools, the district can work towards a more balanced and successful educational landscape for its students.

District Detail

 82-01 Rockaway Blvd-Rm 460
Ozone Park, NY 11416

 (718) 642-5770

SchoolDigger Rank:
582nd of 865 New York districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 38,395

Primary Schools: 39
Middle Schools: 9
High Schools: 15
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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