Serving 757 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 163 Flushing Heights 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 81% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 99% 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: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 163 Flushing Heights serves an attendance zone of approximately 0.4 square miles in Fresh Meadows, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 0.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 163 Flushing Heights 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. 163 Flushing Heights's student population of 757 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Developing minds to create change for a better tomorrow.
School Rankings
P.s. 163 Flushing Heights 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. 163 Flushing Heights is 0.34, 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
#810 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
80%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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. 163 Flushing Heights's ranking?
P.s. 163 Flushing Heights is ranked #810 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 163 Flushing Heights often compared to?
P.s. 163 Flushing Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 173 Fresh Meadows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 163 Flushing Heights?
757 students attend P.s. 163 Flushing Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of P.s. 163 Flushing Heights students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 163 Flushing Heights?
P.s. 163 Flushing Heights has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 163 Flushing Heights offer ?
P.s. 163 Flushing Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 163 Flushing Heights part of?
P.s. 163 Flushing Heights is part of New York City Geographic District #25.
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