Ps 154

Summary:

PS 154 is an exceptional elementary school located in Flushing, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 570 students. This high-performing institution consistently ranks in the top 30% of New York elementary schools, with a current ranking of 698 out of 2,445 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 154's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. The school consistently outperforms the New York City Geographic District #25 and the state of New York in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, PS 154's 3rd-grade ELA proficiency rate was 54.05%, compared to 50.91% for the district and 42.6% for the state, while its 3rd-grade Math proficiency rate was an impressive 80.26%, significantly higher than the district's 66.86% and the state's 53.93%. The school's strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, which consistently outperform their respective district and state averages in ELA and Math proficiency.

When compared to nearby schools, PS 154 stands out as a shining example of academic excellence. While PS 165 Edith K. Bergtraum and PS 201 Discovery School for Inquiry and Research also perform well, PS 154 outperforms them in several key academic metrics. Additionally, PS 164 Queens Valley, a larger PK-8 school, has lower proficiency rates in ELA and Math compared to PS 154. The school's consistent excellence, equitable outcomes, and efficient resource allocation make it a standout institution in the New York City Geographic District #25.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 75-02 162nd St
       Flushing, NY  11366


(718) 591-1500

District: New York City Geographic District #25

SchoolDigger Rank:
698th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,458 Help


Students who attend Ps 154 usually attend:

Middle:    Is 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (The)

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  575

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
38.4%
Hispanic:
36.3%
White:
14.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ps 154 ranks better than 71.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 14th among 24 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #25. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ps 154 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (38.4%), Hispanic (36.3%), White (14.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 154 is 13.5, which is the 13th best among 24 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #25. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 154 is $18,458, which is the 11th highest among 24 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #25.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 154:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 154 698th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 154 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #25:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #25 320th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ps 154

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Rank History for all students at Ps 154

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.66 905th 2206 59.0%
2007 64.31 957th 2219 56.9%
2008 66.67 864th 2227 61.2%
2009 73.82 556th 2257 75.4%
2010 66.30 813th 2263 64.1%
2011 71.87 631st 2286 72.4%
2012 60.46 1015th 2320 56.3%
2013 75.78 466th 2325 80.0%
2014 59.53 901st 2345 61.6%
2015 57.84 953rd 2352 59.5%
2016 66.25 740th 2366 68.7%
2017 69.23 686th 2386 71.2%
2018 73.60 558th 2395 76.7%
2019 64.20 804th 2413 66.7%
2021 67.93 652nd 2201 70.4%
2022 69.82 672nd 2434 72.4%
2023 69.63 691st 2439 71.7%
2024 68.29 698th 2445 71.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 154

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.09 88th 938 90.6%
2019 54.06 278th 860 67.7%
2021 55.17 155th 454 65.9%
2022 58.62 280th 1027 72.7%
2023 45.00 469th 1001 53.1%
2024 42.90 523rd 1066 50.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 154

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.91 450th 1941 76.8%
2019 55.24 561st 1859 69.8%
2021 41.77 553rd 1044 47.0%
2022 79.11 222nd 2031 89.1%
2023 74.47 300th 2016 85.1%
2024 52.20 749th 2110 64.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 154

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.88 266th 2045 87.0%
2019 77.35 333rd 2032 83.6%
2021 77.74 233rd 1678 86.1%
2022 78.01 302nd 2099 85.6%
2023 80.82 284th 2041 86.1%
2024 77.21 317th 2078 84.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 154

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.56 427th 2338 81.7%
2019 71.77 603rd 2357 74.4%
2021 62.24 689th 1955 64.8%
2022 67.22 704th 2401 70.7%
2023 77.22 494th 2403 79.4%
2024 61.61 828th 2413 65.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 154

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.57 685th 2340 70.7%
2019 56.03 978th 2358 58.5%
2021 66.23 612th 1961 68.8%
2022 70.17 626th 2400 73.9%
2023 60.25 891st 2400 62.9%
2024 70.74 598th 2411 75.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 154

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.28 356th 601 40.8%
2019 40.36 394th 548 28.1%
2021 41.78 301st 430 30.0%
2022 46.19 416th 671 38.0%
2023 42.35 400th 605 33.9%
2024 44.89 416th 662 37.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 154

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.50 238th 948 74.9%
2022 81.37 123rd 936 86.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 154

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.19 343rd 1392 75.4%
2019 55.43 504th 1315 61.7%
2021 81.08 100th 818 87.8%
2022 71.19 320th 1503 78.7%
2023 73.63 267th 1429 81.3%
2024 63.84 421st 1531 72.5%
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Rank History for White students at Ps 154

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.37 940th 1408 33.2%
2019 67.71 419th 1338 68.7%
2022 48.51 733rd 1399 47.6%
2023 53.37 651st 1337 51.3%
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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 154

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 103 173 166 146 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1990 91 197 187 114 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1991 78 180 192 111 0 n/a n/a 0 561
1992 87 210 215 131 1 n/a n/a 0 644
1993 87 226 205 142 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1994 80 232 197 132 3 n/a n/a 0 644
1995 81 220 225 178 2 n/a n/a 0 706
1996 81 220 225 178 2 n/a n/a 0 706
1997 86 197 229 171 3 n/a n/a 0 686
1998 91 185 245 179 4 n/a n/a 0 704
1999 90 163 262 184 1 n/a n/a 0 700
2000 82 124 281 170 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2001 83 100 297 168 2 n/a n/a 0 650
2002 77 111 337 173 3 n/a n/a 0 701
2003 77 111 337 173 3 n/a n/a 0 701
2004 86 100 358 152 4 n/a n/a 0 700
2005 68 101 369 142 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2006 74 82 373 145 1 n/a n/a 0 675
2007 69 76 349 145 1 n/a n/a 0 640
2008 63 84 336 128 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2009 78 78 326 125 1 n/a n/a 0 608
2010 82 72 338 138 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2011 104 67 345 153 1 0 0 0 670
2012 95 71 325 156 3 5 1 0 656
2013 81 76 377 140 2 5 3 0 684
2014 91 67 400 137 5 0 4 0 704
2015 89 62 422 156 7 0 4 0 740
2016 97 57 398 165 7 0 8 0 732
2017 82 62 379 160 6 4 12 0 705
2018 75 62 360 157 6 4 10 0 674
2019 76 62 327 172 10 2 12 0 661
2020 85 52 314 176 8 2 13 0 650
2021 89 51 276 155 6 5 10 0 592
2022 90 37 250 153 6 2 11 0 549
2023 90 41 239 182 6 2 10 0 570
2024 82 47 221 209 6 2 8 0 575

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 154

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 588 32.0 18.3 n/a
1990 589 32.0 18.4 n/a
1991 561 29.0 19.3 n/a
1992 644 28.1 22.9 n/a
1993 661 32.0 20.7 n/a
1994 644 34.1 18.9 n/a
1995 706 35.0 20.2 n/a
1996 706 35.0 20.2 n/a
1997 686 38.1 18.0 53.8
1998 704 41.2 17.1 57
1999 700 40.1 17.5 61.3
2000 658 42.0 15.7 74.8
2001 650 40.1 16.2 73.4
2002 701 n/a n/a n/a
2003 701 n/a n/a n/a
2004 700 n/a n/a n/a
2005 682 n/a n/a 0
2006 675 47.0 14.4 80.9
2007 640 46.0 13.9 81.3
2008 612 43.0 14.2 80.6
2009 608 43.0 14.1 77.8
2010 632 40.0 15.8 n/a
2011 670 40.0 16.7 75.7
2012 656 40.0 16.4 78.2
2013 684 37.0 18.4 76.9
2014 704 43.0 16.3 74.9
2015 740 41.0 18.0 82.4
2016 732 47.0 15.5 82
2017 705 47.0 14.9 83.1
2018 674 48.0 14.0 82
2019 661 48.0 13.7 78.5
2020 650 43.0 15.1 79.1
2021 592 43.0 13.7 79.4
2022 549 38.0 14.4 77.4
2023 570 38.8 14.6 77.7
2024 575 42.5 13.5 78.3

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 154

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 588 32.0 18.3 n/a
1990 589 32.0 18.4 n/a
1991 561 29.0 19.3 n/a
1992 644 28.1 22.9 n/a
1993 661 32.0 20.7 n/a
1994 644 34.1 18.9 n/a
1995 706 35.0 20.2 n/a
1996 706 35.0 20.2 n/a
1997 686 38.1 18.0 53.8
1998 704 41.2 17.1 57
1999 700 40.1 17.5 61.3
2000 658 42.0 15.7 74.8
2001 650 40.1 16.2 73.4
2002 701 n/a n/a n/a
2003 701 n/a n/a n/a
2004 700 n/a n/a n/a
2005 682 n/a n/a 0
2006 675 47.0 14.4 80.9
2007 640 46.0 13.9 81.3
2008 612 43.0 14.2 80.6
2009 608 43.0 14.1 77.8
2010 632 40.0 15.8 n/a
2011 670 40.0 16.7 75.7
2012 656 40.0 16.4 78.2
2013 684 37.0 18.4 76.9
2014 704 43.0 16.3 74.9
2015 740 41.0 18.0 82.4
2016 732 47.0 15.5 82
2017 705 47.0 14.9 83.1
2018 674 48.0 14.0 82
2019 661 48.0 13.7 78.5
2020 650 43.0 15.1 79.1
2021 592 43.0 13.7 79.4
2022 549 38.0 14.4 77.4
2023 570 38.8 14.6 77.7
2024 575 42.5 13.5 78.3

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 154

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,010 (6.1%) $15,425 (93.9%) $16,435
2020 $964 (6.0%) $15,135 (94.0%) $16,099
2021 $1,354 (7.7%) $16,158 (92.3%) $17,512
2022 $2,293 (11.6%) $17,456 (88.4%) $19,749
2023 $1,397 (7.6%) $17,061 (92.4%) $18,458

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 154

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 804th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 691st of 2439 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 154)7458.5
 15.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #25)6758.6
 8.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 154)6672.9
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #25)7171.2
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 154)5655.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #25)6564.3
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 154)4961.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #25)6967.7
 1.3%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 154)4755.7
 8.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #25)5259.8
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 154)4356.3
 13.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #25)6968.1
 0.9%
   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 Students661570
 13.8%
African American6241
 33.9%
American Indian106
 40%
Asian327239
 26.9%
Hispanic172182
 5.8%
Pacific Islander22
White7690
 18.4%
Two or More Races1210
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.5%77.7%
 0.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 575 students attended Ps 154.

Ps 154 ranks 698th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ps 154 are 38% Asian, 36% Hispanic, 14% White, 8% African American, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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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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