Best Public Schools in Zip Code 11229


Summary:

The 11229 zip code area of New York City is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving a diverse student population with varying levels of academic performance.

Among the standout schools in this area is Junior High School 234 Arthur W Cunningham, a middle school that ranks in the top 254 out of 1500 middle schools in New York state, with over 70% proficiency in ELA and Math for 7th and 8th grade students. Another strong performer is Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb, an elementary school that ranks in the top 857 out of 2439 elementary schools in the state and has above-average proficiency rates in ELA and Math compared to the New York City Geographic District #22 and the state. In contrast, Ps 194 Raoul Wallenberg struggles with proficiency rates below the district and state averages.

The schools in the 11229 zip code area serve a diverse student population, with some having majority white student populations and others having more diverse demographics. The high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 70.5% to 87.82%, indicate a relatively high level of economic need in the community. While there is no clear correlation between per-student spending and test scores, the lower-performing schools tend to have higher spending levels, suggesting a need to examine how resources are being allocated and utilized to support student learning. Overall, the data reveals a wide range in school performance within the 11229 zip code area, highlighting the importance of targeted interventions to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.








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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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