Summary:
PS 188 Kingsbury is an exceptional elementary school located in Flushing, New York, serving 676 students in grades PK-5 and part of the New York City Geographic District #26, which is ranked 182 out of 865 districts in the state.
PS 188 Kingsbury consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York, with a statewide ranking of 61 out of 2,445 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, indicating that it is effectively serving and supporting the diverse needs of its student population. The school's high spending per student, ranging from $13,070 to $14,871 over the past few years, and relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 17.9, may be contributing factors to its exceptional academic performance.
When compared to the nearby schools in the same district, such as PS 46 Alley Pond, PS 213 Carl Ullman School (The), and Bellaire School (The), PS 188 Kingsbury stands out as a consistently higher-performing school, with significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. This exceptional performance, both overall and across various subgroups, sets PS 188 Kingsbury apart as an exemplary elementary school that is providing a high-quality educational experience for its students.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
New York City Geographic District #26
SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,444
Students who attend Ps 188 Kingsbury usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2
Number of students: 665
Racial breakdown:
Asian:
68.7%
White:
19.8%
Hispanic:
6.8%
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Two or more races:
2.7%
African American:
1.5%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%
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