Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

Summary:

The Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) is an exceptional elementary school located in Forest Hills, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 472 students. This school consistently ranks among the top 5% of elementary schools in New York, with exceptional academic performance that outpaces the New York City Geographic District #28 and the state of New York as a whole.

The school's performance on state assessments is truly impressive, with 83.58% to 96.97% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 92.86% to 96.3% proficient or better in Math across grades 3-5. This level of achievement is particularly noteworthy when compared to nearby schools like Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The) and Ps 101 School In The Gardens, which have significantly lower proficiency rates. The Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) also serves a diverse student population, including students from low-income backgrounds and those with special needs, demonstrating its commitment to equity and inclusive practices.

With its sustained high performance, exceptional academic outcomes, and efficient resource allocation, the Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) is a standout elementary school in the New York City Geographic District #28. Its ability to consistently rank among the top 5% of New York elementary schools and support the academic success of all its students makes it a highly desirable choice for families in the Forest Hills area.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

68-60 110th St
Forest Hills, NY 11375

(929) 467-6200

District: New York City Geographic District #28

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,994

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 472

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

38.1%

White:

34.1%

Hispanic:

15.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) ranks better than 98.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 27 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #28. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (38.1%), White (34.1%), Hispanic (15.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) is 17.4. 24 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #28 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) is $13,994, which is the lowest among 27 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #28!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The):

SchoolDigger ranks Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) 32^nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #28:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #28 429^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	95.07	16^th	2201	99.3%
2022	96.08	42^nd	2434	98.3%
2023	97.96	14^th	2439	99.4%
2024	97.43	32^nd	2445	98.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	97.17	24^th	2031	98.8%
2024	97.90	36^th	2110	98.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	96.43	43^rd	2099	98.0%
2023	99.05	15^th	2041	99.3%
2024	98.22	28^th	2078	98.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	93.79	21^st	1955	98.9%
2022	96.10	28^th	2401	98.8%
2023	97.17	19^th	2403	99.2%
2024	95.45	62^nd	2413	97.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	94.09	12^th	1961	99.4%
2022	94.68	60^th	2400	97.5%
2023	97.62	16^th	2400	99.3%
2024	97.86	13^th	2411	99.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	82.55	30^th	430	93.0%
2022	86.00	38^th	671	94.3%
2023	86.63	38^th	605	93.7%
2024	90.45	15^th	662	97.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	96.77	9^th	818	98.9%
2024	95.95	53^rd	1531	96.5%

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Rank History for White students at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	90.85	40^th	1399	97.1%
2023	93.97	25^th	1337	98.1%
2024	87.50	115^th	1392	91.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Saturday, April 15, 2017

My son goes here and has made great friends. The kids are all lovely, very intelligent, and that's what makes a school great. Academically, he's been challenged appropriately and has learned a lot. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	65	4	20	12	1	n/a	n/a	102
2010	89	2	26	14	1	n/a	n/a	132
2011	101	3	35	37	0	0	0	176
2012	118	3	46	36	0	7	0	210
2013	107	8	47	42	0	3	4	211
2014	94	2	63	38	0	0	6	203
2015	86	4	77	35	0	0	7	209
2016	71	7	73	40	0	0	5	196
2017	84	6	69	38	0	3	6	206
2018	73	11	77	37	0	2	5	205
2019	78	12	72	40	0	1	6	209
2020	106	13	94	57	1	0	12	283
2021	144	18	127	61	1	5	19	375
2022	155	19	146	65	2	10	24	421
2023	161	18	180	73	2	8	30	472

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	102	8.0	12.8	0
2010	132	9.0	14.6	n/a
2011	176	14.0	12.5	14.8
2012	210	15.0	14.0	16.2
2013	211	14.0	15.0	17.1
2014	203	11.0	18.4	13.8
2015	209	13.0	16.0	13.9
2016	196	13.0	15.0	19.9
2017	206	14.0	14.6	24.3
2018	205	14.0	14.6	24.4
2019	209	15.0	13.9	24.4
2020	283	17.7	15.9	20.8
2021	375	25.9	14.4	18.7
2022	421	28.5	14.7	23
2023	472	27.0	17.4	23.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	102	8.0	12.8	0
2010	132	9.0	14.6	n/a
2011	176	14.0	12.5	14.8
2012	210	15.0	14.0	16.2
2013	211	14.0	15.0	17.1
2014	203	11.0	18.4	13.8
2015	209	13.0	16.0	13.9
2016	196	13.0	15.0	19.9
2017	206	14.0	14.6	24.3
2018	205	14.0	14.6	24.4
2019	209	15.0	13.9	24.4
2020	283	17.7	15.9	20.8
2021	375	25.9	14.4	18.7
2022	421	28.5	14.7	23
2023	472	27.0	17.4	23.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized
2015	99.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$76 (0.5%)	$15,614 (99.5%)	$15,690
2020	$08 (0.1%)	$13,864 (99.9%)	$13,872
2021	$75 (0.6%)	$13,249 (99.4%)	$13,324
2022	$1,147 (7.6%)	$13,857 (92.4%)	$15,004
2023	$599 (4.3%)	$13,395 (95.7%)	$13,994

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The))	100	94.7	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #28)	60	57.8	2.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)	52	44.9	7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The))	94	96.1	2.1%
3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #28)	61	64.3	3.3%
3rd Grade Math (New York)	54	53.7	0.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	209	472	125.8%
African American	12	18	50%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	72	180	150%
Hispanic	40	73	82.5%
Pacific Islander	1	8	700%
White	78	161	106.4%
Two or More Races	6	30	400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.4%	23.5%	0.9%

Schools Near Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)					NY State Assessments Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	68-60 110th St	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(929) 467-6200	472	27	17.4	23.5%	161 (34.1%)	18 (3.8%)	73 (15.5%)	180 (38.1%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.7%)	30 (6.4%)	97.4	32^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	98.7%		98	14^th of 2439 public elementary schools	99.4%	18			83.6	97.0	89.3				92.9	95.3	96.3			71.4	$13,994	$599	$13,395
Ps 196 Grand Central Parkway	Public	PK, KG-5	71-25 113th St	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 263-9770	787	50	15.8	20.1%	264 (33.5%)	18 (2.3%)	115 (14.6%)	324 (41.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (7.8%)	98.3	13^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.4	9^th of 2439 public elementary schools	99.6%	4			87.0	93.9	88.5				97.9	99.2	94.4			87.6	$14,943	$754	$14,189
Ps 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	64-35 102nd St	Rego Park	11374	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 897-8600	660	41	16.1	54.2%	298 (45.2%)	10 (1.5%)	116 (17.6%)	204 (30.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.5%)	59.3	920^th of 2445 public elementary schools	62.4%		73.7	591^st of 2439 public elementary schools	75.8%	329			44.1	50.5	51.7				50.9	64.3	59.3			41.6	$18,035	$803	$17,231
Ps 101 School In The Gardens	Public	PK, KG-5	2 Russell Pl	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 268-7230	585	37	15.8	22.9%	215 (36.8%)	15 (2.6%)	107 (18.3%)	169 (28.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (13.2%)	95.5	79^th of 2445 public elementary schools	96.8%		96.8	41^st of 2439 public elementary schools	98.3%	38			76.0	89.7	84.8				85.5	93.9	85.0			64.6	$16,655	$712	$15,943
Ps 220 Edward Mandel	Public	PK, KG-5	62-10 108th St	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 592-3030	571	41	13.9	74.1%	179 (31.3%)	31 (5.4%)	157 (27.5%)	184 (32.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.8%)	43.5	1340^th of 2445 public elementary schools	45.2%		52.5	1096^th of 2439 public elementary schools	55.1%	244			37.4	47.7	41.9				41.2	56.8	52.9			22.5	$17,875	$1,172	$16,703
Ps 144 Col Jeromus Remsen	Public	PK, KG-5	69-20 Juno St	Forest Hills	11375	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 268-2775	830	44	18.8	23.6%	257 (31.0%)	9 (1.1%)	165 (19.9%)	310 (37.3%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	84 (10.1%)	93.6	129^th of 2445 public elementary schools	94.7%		92.1	175^th of 2439 public elementary schools	92.8%	46			74.3	74.6	76.6				83.2	89.6	87.9			67.7	$16,006	$1,269	$14,737
Ps 174 William Sidney Mount	Public	K-5	65-10 Dieterle Crescent	Rego Park	11374	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 897-7006	538	39	13.7	41.1%	137 (25.5%)	24 (4.5%)	97 (18.0%)	230 (42.8%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	42 (7.8%)	90.9	179^th of 2445 public elementary schools	92.7%		89	233^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	90.4%	54			66.3	75.0	75.3				84.2	80.0	81.3			62.0	$17,485	$920	$16,564
Ps 139 Rego Park	Public	K-5	93-06 63rd Dr	Rego Park	11374	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	No	(718) 459-1044	565	38	14.8	67.6%	195 (34.5%)	16 (2.8%)	181 (32.0%)	148 (26.2%)	7 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.0%)	73.4	564^th of 2445 public elementary schools	76.9%		77.6	500^th of 2439 public elementary schools	79.5%	64			38.6	62.9	69.0				57.1	75.7	67.5			48.7	$16,905	$527	$16,378
Ps 206 Horace Harding School (The)	Public	PK, KG-5	61-02 98th St	Rego Park	11374	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #28	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 592-0300	500	38	13.2	78.2%	139 (27.8%)	41 (8.2%)	155 (31.0%)	139 (27.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.4%)	39.6	1471^st of 2445 public elementary schools	39.8%		59.7	933^rd of 2439 public elementary schools	61.7%	538			31.8	56.5	35.7				48.0	56.0	42.5			13.0	$17,274	$1,217	$16,056
Ps 164 Queens Valley	Public	PK, KG-8	138-01 77th Ave	Flushing	11367	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #25	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 544-1083	526	47	11.1	74.1%	175 (33.3%)	25 (4.8%)	148 (28.1%)	162 (30.8%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.1%)	50.3	1161^st of 2445 public elementary schools	52.5%		58.6	956^th of 2439 public elementary schools	60.8%	205	82.5	76.6	42.6	23.8	56.8	55.6	74.6	78.2	71.7	36.4	44.0	48.0	82.3	26.0	$20,593	$1,436	$19,158

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)

What district is Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) in?

New York City Geographic District #28

What is the racial makeup of Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The)?

Students at Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) are 38% Asian, 34% White, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

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Yes! Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The) is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 32^nd of 2445 New York elementary schools.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 472 students attended Academy For Excellence Through The Arts (The).

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