Ps 96

Summary:

PS 96 is an elementary school located in South Ozone Park, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 291 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 582 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

PS 96 consistently ranks in the top 25% of New York elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 444-499 out of 2,434-2,445 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with 67.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to 44.09% for the district and 42.6% for the state. PS 96 also has a strong performance in math and science, outpacing the district and state. The school's performance for female, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups is particularly impressive, often placing in the top 25% of New York elementary schools, and the school's performance for African American students is in the top 5%.

While PS 121, located in the neighboring New York City Geographic District #28, outperforms PS 96, the school still outperforms most of the nearby schools in its own district, including PS 123, PS 124 Osmond A Church, PS 100 Glen Morris, and PS 45 Clarence Witherspoon. The only nearby school that appears to outperform PS 96 is the high-performing Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 130-01 Rockaway Blvd
       South Ozone Park, NY  11420


(718) 529-2547

District: New York City Geographic District #27

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,484 Help


Students who attend Ps 96 usually attend:

Middle:    Hawtree Creek Middle School
    Junior High School 226 Virgil I Grisson
High:    John Adams High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  320

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
38.1%
American Indian:
19.7%
Hispanic:
18.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.4% Help


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Compare Details Ps 96 ranks better than 81.8% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 3rd among 38 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ps 96 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (38.1%), American Indian (19.7%), Hispanic (18.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ps 96 is 17.7. 36 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ps 96 is $15,484. 37 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #27 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ps 96:

SchoolDigger ranks Ps 96 444th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Ps 96 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #27:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #27 582nd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ps 96

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Rank History for all students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 53.78 1265th 2206 42.7%
2007 55.92 1191st 2219 46.3%
2008 53.39 1277th 2227 42.7%
2009 67.75 801st 2257 64.5%
2010 48.55 1328th 2263 41.3%
2011 45.56 1391st 2286 39.2%
2012 54.61 1190th 2320 48.7%
2013 50.14 1114th 2325 52.1%
2014 48.89 1209th 2345 48.4%
2015 49.57 1166th 2352 50.4%
2016 55.55 1025th 2366 56.7%
2017 64.45 809th 2386 66.1%
2018 69.44 677th 2395 71.7%
2019 75.34 540th 2413 77.6%
2021 58.60 885th 2201 59.8%
2022 76.69 499th 2434 79.5%
2023 75.26 563rd 2439 76.9%
2024 79.27 444th 2445 81.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.80 353rd 938 62.4%
2019 58.04 228th 860 73.5%
2022 42.91 492nd 1027 52.1%
2024 59.57 255th 1066 76.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.22 463rd 1941 76.1%
2019 59.83 461st 1859 75.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.81 338th 2045 83.5%
2019 81.06 272nd 2032 86.6%
2022 83.40 222nd 2099 89.4%
2023 86.96 198th 2041 90.3%
2024 89.75 136th 2078 93.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.19 252nd 766 67.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.37 719th 2338 69.2%
2019 69.31 669th 2357 71.6%
2022 70.47 632nd 2401 73.7%
2023 81.79 387th 2403 83.9%
2024 83.34 322nd 2413 86.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.71 659th 2340 71.8%
2019 76.86 473rd 2358 79.9%
2022 80.52 386th 2400 83.9%
2023 63.62 811th 2400 66.2%
2024 71.02 590th 2411 75.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.30 354th 601 41.1%
2019 49.63 336th 548 38.7%
2021 34.15 333rd 430 22.6%
2022 41.85 443rd 671 34.0%
2023 49.99 350th 605 42.1%
2024 47.67 386th 662 41.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.01 211th 948 77.7%
2019 82.66 116th 891 87.0%
2022 92.51 54th 936 94.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.05 667th 1392 52.1%
2022 64.70 437th 1503 70.9%
2023 69.94 322nd 1429 77.5%
2024 78.18 241st 1531 84.3%
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Rank History for Native American students at Ps 96

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.65 11th 24 54.2%
2024 79.85 5th 31 83.9%
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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 96

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 2 277 20 51 3 n/a n/a 0 353
1990 2 287 21 45 1 n/a n/a 0 356
1991 1 281 15 38 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1992 4 270 4 34 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1993 1 241 13 41 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 2 234 16 56 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1995 6 254 19 46 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1996 6 254 19 46 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1997 2 278 25 40 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1998 5 235 20 45 4 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 1 237 26 54 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2000 2 226 39 67 1 n/a n/a 0 335
2001 3 224 46 63 2 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 5 161 42 70 11 n/a n/a 0 289
2003 5 161 42 70 11 n/a n/a 0 289
2004 4 147 37 70 8 n/a n/a 0 266
2005 2 113 48 55 5 n/a n/a 0 223
2006 4 125 70 59 9 n/a n/a 0 267
2007 7 132 69 56 11 n/a n/a 0 275
2008 6 121 87 49 8 n/a n/a 0 271
2009 7 127 98 65 13 n/a n/a 0 310
2010 9 123 114 70 15 n/a n/a 0 331
2011 12 112 127 70 19 0 0 0 340
2012 12 112 116 62 33 4 0 0 339
2013 7 90 111 49 48 4 1 0 310
2014 8 87 128 46 50 0 0 0 319
2015 6 76 157 38 28 0 0 0 305
2016 7 75 151 45 33 0 0 0 311
2017 9 68 138 48 41 4 1 0 309
2018 13 65 135 44 45 3 2 0 307
2019 14 59 135 48 47 6 4 0 313
2020 11 58 127 54 47 7 4 0 308
2021 11 55 117 49 48 7 4 0 291
2022 8 57 109 54 58 9 9 0 304
2023 8 46 108 54 60 6 9 0 291
2024 13 51 122 60 63 7 4 0 320

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 96

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 353 18.9 18.6 n/a
1990 356 17.9 19.8 n/a
1991 335 15.9 21.0 n/a
1992 312 16.9 18.4 n/a
1993 296 20.0 14.8 n/a
1994 308 20.0 15.4 n/a
1995 325 17.0 19.1 n/a
1996 325 17.0 19.1 n/a
1997 345 19.0 18.2 93
1998 309 22.0 14.0 88
1999 318 24.0 13.3 72
2000 335 26.0 12.9 75.8
2001 338 31.0 10.9 85.8
2002 289 n/a n/a n/a
2003 289 n/a n/a n/a
2004 266 n/a n/a n/a
2005 223 25.0 8.9 0
2006 267 18.0 14.8 55.8
2007 275 21.0 13.1 54.2
2008 271 23.0 11.8 53.1
2009 310 23.0 13.5 53.2
2010 331 26.0 12.7 n/a
2011 340 25.0 13.5 80
2012 339 25.0 13.5 72.6
2013 310 21.1 14.6 81
2014 319 22.0 14.4 75.2
2015 305 19.0 16.0 83.3
2016 311 20.0 15.5 81
2017 309 17.5 17.6 82.5
2018 307 19.0 16.1 84.7
2019 313 19.0 16.4 83.4
2020 308 19.0 16.2 85.1
2021 291 18.0 16.1 85.9
2022 304 18.0 16.8 83.9
2023 291 17.0 17.1 83.8
2024 320 18.0 17.7 79.4

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 96

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 353 18.9 18.6 n/a
1990 356 17.9 19.8 n/a
1991 335 15.9 21.0 n/a
1992 312 16.9 18.4 n/a
1993 296 20.0 14.8 n/a
1994 308 20.0 15.4 n/a
1995 325 17.0 19.1 n/a
1996 325 17.0 19.1 n/a
1997 345 19.0 18.2 93
1998 309 22.0 14.0 88
1999 318 24.0 13.3 72
2000 335 26.0 12.9 75.8
2001 338 31.0 10.9 85.8
2002 289 n/a n/a n/a
2003 289 n/a n/a n/a
2004 266 n/a n/a n/a
2005 223 25.0 8.9 0
2006 267 18.0 14.8 55.8
2007 275 21.0 13.1 54.2
2008 271 23.0 11.8 53.1
2009 310 23.0 13.5 53.2
2010 331 26.0 12.7 n/a
2011 340 25.0 13.5 80
2012 339 25.0 13.5 72.6
2013 310 21.1 14.6 81
2014 319 22.0 14.4 75.2
2015 305 19.0 16.0 83.3
2016 311 20.0 15.5 81
2017 309 17.5 17.6 82.5
2018 307 19.0 16.1 84.7
2019 313 19.0 16.4 83.4
2020 308 19.0 16.2 85.1
2021 291 18.0 16.1 85.9
2022 304 18.0 16.8 83.9
2023 291 17.0 17.1 83.8
2024 320 18.0 17.7 79.4

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

Ps 96

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YearCompletely Immunized
201597.1%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ps 96

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $737 (5.3%) $13,246 (94.7%) $13,983
2020 $720 (5.2%) $13,062 (94.8%) $13,781
2021 $979 (7.0%) $12,990 (93.0%) $13,969
2022 $1,619 (11.2%) $12,874 (88.8%) $14,493
2023 $1,376 (8.9%) $14,108 (91.1%) $15,484

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ps 96

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 540th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 563rd of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ps 96)6453.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #27)5443.4
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Ps 96)7273.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #27)5554.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 96)7357.1
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #27)4747.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Ps 96)7478.6
 4.6%
   4th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #27)5151.1
 0.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ps 96)4758.3
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #27)4046.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Ps 96)5263.9
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #27)4646.4
 0.4%
   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 Students313291
 7%
African American5946
 22%
American Indian4760
 27.7%
Asian135108
 20%
Hispanic4854
 12.5%
Pacific Islander66
White148
 42.9%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.4%83.8%
 0.5%


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Ps 96 ranks 444th of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ps 96 are 38% Asian, 20% American Indian, 19% Hispanic, 16% African American, 4% White, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 320 students attended Ps 96.


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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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