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.

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