Ps 70

Summary:

PS 70 is an elementary school located in Long Island City, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 793 students. It is a public magnet school within the New York City Geographic District #30, which is ranked 415 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 70 has consistently ranked in the middle range of New York elementary schools, typically between 700-1000 out of around 2,400 schools. Its performance on state assessments is mixed, with 3rd-5th grade students scoring above the New York City District #30 average in some subjects but below the district average in others. Compared to the state average, PS 70 outperforms in 4th and 5th grade ELA and 3rd grade Math, but underperforms in 3rd grade ELA, 4th and 5th grade Math, and 5th grade Science. The school serves a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and a relatively high percentage of English Language Learner (ELL) students and students with disabilities.

Nearby schools, such as PS 234 and The 30th Avenue School (G&T Citywide), consistently outperform PS 70 on state assessments, especially in ELA and Math. PS 70 also struggles with the performance of its Asian and White student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of New York elementary schools for these groups. The school's overall ranking has declined over the past several years, from a high of 658 out of 2,413 New York elementary schools in 2018-2019 to a ranking of 949 out of 2,445 schools in the most recent year.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 30-45 42nd St
       Long Island City, NY  11103


(718) 728-4646

District: New York City Geographic District #30

SchoolDigger Rank:
949th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,298 Help


Students who attend Ps 70 usually attend:

Middle:    Is 10 Horace Greeley
High:    William Cullen Bryant High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  793

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.0%
Hispanic:
39.6%
Asian:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.9% Help


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Compare Details Ps 70 ranks better than 61.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 17th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #30. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43%), Hispanic (39.6%), Asian (11.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 70 is 16.5. 25 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 70 is $18,298. 16 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 70:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 70 949th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 70 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #30:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #30 415th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 70

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Rank History for all students at Ps 70

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.14 1280th 2206 42.0%
2007 64.68 945th 2219 57.4%
2008 60.99 1062nd 2227 52.3%
2009 59.25 1120th 2257 50.4%
2010 60.84 1002nd 2263 55.7%
2011 56.70 1102nd 2286 51.8%
2012 46.84 1397th 2320 39.8%
2013 59.61 860th 2325 63.0%
2014 66.13 726th 2345 69.0%
2015 61.25 862nd 2352 63.4%
2016 55.16 1042nd 2366 56.0%
2017 56.24 1013th 2386 57.5%
2018 67.78 730th 2395 69.5%
2019 70.14 658th 2413 72.7%
2021 63.01 781st 2201 64.5%
2022 64.55 797th 2434 67.3%
2023 60.87 896th 2439 63.3%
2024 57.89 949th 2445 61.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 70

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.46 247th 938 73.7%
2019 63.29 171st 860 80.1%
2021 56.58 148th 454 67.4%
2022 41.69 528th 1027 48.6%
2023 50.90 371st 1001 62.9%
2024 39.97 591st 1066 44.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 70

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.18 265th 1941 86.3%
2019 64.51 374th 1859 79.9%
2021 63.60 266th 1044 74.5%
2022 49.51 797th 2031 60.8%
2023 64.73 472nd 2016 76.6%
2024 52.60 738th 2110 65.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 70

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.74 360th 2045 82.4%
2019 78.51 320th 2032 84.3%
2021 74.65 283rd 1678 83.1%
2022 70.99 440th 2099 79.0%
2023 68.77 491st 2041 75.9%
2024 62.93 592nd 2078 71.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 70

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.16 51st 637 92.0%
2024 49.71 316th 766 58.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 70

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.86 673rd 2338 71.2%
2019 73.70 546th 2357 76.8%
2021 55.88 841st 1955 57.0%
2022 62.13 842nd 2401 64.9%
2023 57.33 971st 2403 59.6%
2024 49.95 1148th 2413 52.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 70

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.85 743rd 2340 68.2%
2019 65.29 754th 2358 68.0%
2021 63.89 664th 1961 66.1%
2022 65.00 767th 2400 68.0%
2023 63.01 833rd 2400 65.3%
2024 65.01 755th 2411 68.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 70

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.23 328th 601 45.4%
2019 53.62 300th 548 45.3%
2023 38.51 428th 605 29.3%
2024 43.87 425th 662 35.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 70

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.37 314th 1392 77.4%
2019 72.49 247th 1315 81.2%
2021 59.76 280th 818 65.8%
2022 67.97 364th 1503 75.8%
2023 63.16 425th 1429 70.3%
2024 62.18 445th 1531 70.9%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 70

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.81 542nd 1408 61.5%
2019 62.54 488th 1338 63.5%
2021 69.74 358th 1224 70.8%
2022 59.44 553rd 1399 60.5%
2023 54.03 634th 1337 52.6%
2024 45.93 768th 1392 44.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Ps 70

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 767 30 140 282 4 n/a n/a 0 1223
1990 760 30 151 309 0 n/a n/a 0 1250
1991 746 25 176 362 0 n/a n/a 0 1309
1992 653 38 198 376 1 n/a n/a 0 1266
1993 643 39 208 449 3 n/a n/a 0 1342
1994 602 40 250 494 3 n/a n/a 0 1389
1995 519 30 287 533 2 n/a n/a 0 1371
1996 519 30 287 533 2 n/a n/a 0 1371
1997 530 30 309 583 1 n/a n/a 0 1453
1998 501 32 282 555 1 n/a n/a 0 1371
1999 459 25 261 580 0 n/a n/a 0 1325
2000 480 24 268 581 3 n/a n/a 0 1356
2001 439 18 252 550 2 n/a n/a 0 1261
2002 411 25 234 524 3 n/a n/a 0 1197
2003 411 25 234 524 3 n/a n/a 0 1197
2004 404 22 231 541 4 n/a n/a 0 1202
2005 378 26 229 501 6 n/a n/a 0 1140
2006 382 23 223 470 2 n/a n/a 0 1100
2007 378 23 230 493 0 n/a n/a 0 1124
2008 365 19 226 460 1 n/a n/a 0 1071
2009 350 24 226 448 3 n/a n/a 0 1051
2010 380 22 229 430 2 n/a n/a 0 1063
2011 394 25 228 447 5 0 0 0 1099
2012 395 23 219 458 5 0 0 0 1100
2013 373 20 192 438 4 0 3 0 1030
2014 360 20 197 427 9 0 6 0 1019
2015 363 20 190 435 7 0 10 0 1025
2016 353 24 181 432 6 0 9 0 1005
2017 338 23 160 391 8 1 10 0 931
2018 324 26 136 373 8 1 10 0 878
2019 303 23 139 366 10 1 11 0 853
2020 291 20 124 348 8 1 7 0 799
2021 315 18 131 314 8 2 11 0 799
2022 323 17 99 310 8 1 18 0 776
2023 341 22 89 314 7 0 20 0 793

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Ps 70

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1223 61.9 19.7 n/a
1990 1250 61.7 20.2 n/a
1991 1309 59.7 21.9 n/a
1992 1266 59.8 21.1 n/a
1993 1342 69.1 19.4 n/a
1994 1389 68.8 20.2 n/a
1995 1371 71.0 19.3 n/a
1996 1371 71.0 19.3 n/a
1997 1453 73.2 19.8 71.6
1998 1371 76.0 18.0 73.7
1999 1325 78.1 17.0 79.9
2000 1356 79.4 17.1 88.5
2001 1261 80.0 15.8 89.7
2002 1197 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1197 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1202 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1140 74.6 15.3 0
2006 1100 75.0 14.7 85.3
2007 1124 72.0 15.6 77.2
2008 1071 75.0 14.3 77.1
2009 1051 77.0 13.6 77
2010 1063 72.0 14.7 n/a
2011 1099 67.9 16.1 82.5
2012 1100 62.0 17.7 80.4
2013 1030 58.0 17.7 84
2014 1019 56.0 18.1 73.7
2015 1025 59.0 17.3 81.6
2016 1005 62.0 16.2 81.1
2017 931 58.3 15.9 82.4
2018 878 60.0 14.6 82.6
2019 853 58.0 14.7 77.6
2020 799 49.0 16.3 79.2
2021 799 48.0 16.6 80.6
2022 776 49.0 15.8 76.3
2023 793 48.0 16.5 75.9

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 Ps 70

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1223 61.9 19.7 n/a
1990 1250 61.7 20.2 n/a
1991 1309 59.7 21.9 n/a
1992 1266 59.8 21.1 n/a
1993 1342 69.1 19.4 n/a
1994 1389 68.8 20.2 n/a
1995 1371 71.0 19.3 n/a
1996 1371 71.0 19.3 n/a
1997 1453 73.2 19.8 71.6
1998 1371 76.0 18.0 73.7
1999 1325 78.1 17.0 79.9
2000 1356 79.4 17.1 88.5
2001 1261 80.0 15.8 89.7
2002 1197 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1197 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1202 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1140 74.6 15.3 0
2006 1100 75.0 14.7 85.3
2007 1124 72.0 15.6 77.2
2008 1071 75.0 14.3 77.1
2009 1051 77.0 13.6 77
2010 1063 72.0 14.7 n/a
2011 1099 67.9 16.1 82.5
2012 1100 62.0 17.7 80.4
2013 1030 58.0 17.7 84
2014 1019 56.0 18.1 73.7
2015 1025 59.0 17.3 81.6
2016 1005 62.0 16.2 81.1
2017 931 58.3 15.9 82.4
2018 878 60.0 14.6 82.6
2019 853 58.0 14.7 77.6
2020 799 49.0 16.3 79.2
2021 799 48.0 16.6 80.6
2022 776 49.0 15.8 76.3
2023 793 48.0 16.5 75.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 70

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $867 (5.9%) $13,937 (94.1%) $14,804
2020 $699 (4.5%) $14,985 (95.5%) $15,684
2021 $2,086 (11.9%) $15,414 (88.1%) $17,501
2022 $2,077 (11.2%) $16,393 (88.8%) $18,470
2023 $1,411 (7.7%) $16,886 (92.3%) $18,298

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 70

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 658th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 896th of 2439 Elementary schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 70)7345.9
 27.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #30)5851.7
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 70)7162.5
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #30)5859.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 70)6668.1
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #30)5461.8
 7.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 70)6448.7
 15.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #30)5456.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 70)3955.5
 16.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #30)4658.3
 12.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 70)4649.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #30)5355.3
 2.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students853793
 7%
African American2322
 4.3%
American Indian107
 30%
Asian13989
 36%
Hispanic366314
 14.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White303341
 12.5%
Two or More Races1120
 81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.6%75.9%
 1.7%


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Students at Ps 70 are 43% White, 40% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ps 70 usually go on to attend:

Middle : Is 10 Horace Greeley
High : William Cullen Bryant High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 793 students attended Ps 70.

Ps 70 ranks 949th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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