Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 131 Abigail Adams 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 74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 131 Abigail Adams serves an attendance zone in Jamaica, NY, covering approximately 0.8 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 0.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 131 Abigail Adams ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 131 Abigail Adams's student population of 754 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
754 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 131 Abigail Adams ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 131 Abigail Adams is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
75%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 131 Abigail Adams's ranking?
P.s. 131 Abigail Adams is ranked #852 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 131 Abigail Adams often compared to?
P.s. 131 Abigail Adamsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 86, P.s. 95 Eastwood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 131 Abigail Adams?
754 students attend P.s. 131 Abigail Adams.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of P.s. 131 Abigail Adams students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 131 Abigail Adams?
P.s. 131 Abigail Adams has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 131 Abigail Adams offer ?
P.s. 131 Abigail Adams offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 131 Abigail Adams part of?
P.s. 131 Abigail Adams is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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