Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 154 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 542 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 154 serves a 0.6 square mile area in Fresh Meadows, NY, where most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, and the furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 154's student population of 542 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
542 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 154 ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 154 is 0.71, 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
#1270 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 12-year historical data
Asian
37%
10%
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Hispanic
37%
31%
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Black
10%
15%
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White
13%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 154's ranking?
P.s. 154 is ranked #1270 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 154 often compared to?
P.s. 154is often viewed alongside schools like Ps/ms 200 Magnet School-global Studi by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 154?
542 students attend P.s. 154.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of P.s. 154 students are Asian, 37% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 154?
P.s. 154 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 154 offer ?
P.s. 154 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 154 part of?
P.s. 154 is part of New York City Geographic District #25.
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