Summary:
The 11354 zip code area of Flushing, New York is home to 8 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in this diverse educational landscape.
The standout schools in the area are Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, a middle school that ranks in the top 15% of New York middle schools with strong proficiency rates, and PS 21 Edward Hart, an elementary school in the top 25% of New York elementary schools with above-average proficiency. In contrast, Queens Academy High School stands out as an outlier, with extremely low graduation rates and test scores compared to the other high schools in the area.
Overall, the data suggests significant disparities in academic performance and resource allocation across the schools in the 11354 zip code. While some schools like Queens High School For Language Studies excel, with high graduation rates and strong Regents exam performance, others like Flushing High School struggle, scoring well below district and state averages on assessments. These differences appear to be correlated with the racial/ethnic composition of the student body, highlighting the need for further investigation into the factors driving these performance gaps within the New York City Geographic District #25.
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