Jamaica Children's School

109-20 Union Hall St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jamaica Children's School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jamaica Children's School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Jamaica Children's School's student population of 223 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 105% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Jamaica Children's School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jamaica Children's School is 0.59, 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
This School
State Level (NY)
#3739 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
55%
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21-39%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
7%
10%
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Hispanic
25%
29%
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Black
59%
16%
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White
1%
41%
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Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Jamaica Children's School's ranking?
Jamaica Children's School is ranked #3739 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Jamaica Children's School?
223 students attend Jamaica Children's School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Jamaica Children's School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jamaica Children's School?
Jamaica Children's School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jamaica Children's School offer ?
Jamaica Children's School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jamaica Children's School part of?
Jamaica Children's School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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