Ps 95 Eastwood

179-01 90th Ave
Jamaica, NY 11432
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ps 95 Eastwood ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps 95 Eastwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Ps 95 Eastwood's student population of 1,223 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps 95 Eastwood ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 95 Eastwood is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NY)
#480 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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≥80%
55%
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≥90%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
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American Indian
6%
1%
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Asian
41%
10%
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Hispanic
40%
29%
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Black
10%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps 95 Eastwood's ranking?
Ps 95 Eastwood is ranked #480 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 95 Eastwood often compared to?
Ps 95 Eastwoodis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 131 Abigail Adams, Ps/is 268 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 95 Eastwood?
1,223 students attend Ps 95 Eastwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Ps 95 Eastwood students are Asian, 40% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 95 Eastwood?
Ps 95 Eastwood has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 95 Eastwood offer ?
Ps 95 Eastwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 95 Eastwood part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥80% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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