Serving 527 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 164 Queens Valley ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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-8
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 164 Queens Valley serves a 0.4 square mile area in Flushing, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school and the furthest edge located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 164 Queens Valley's student population of 527 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
527 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
P.s. 164 Queens Valley ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 164 Queens Valley is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1413 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
28%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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. 164 Queens Valley's ranking?
P.s. 164 Queens Valley is ranked #1413 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 164 Queens Valley often compared to?
P.s. 164 Queens Valleyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 165 Edith K Bergtraum, P.s. 219 Paul Klapper by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 164 Queens Valley?
527 students attend P.s. 164 Queens Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of P.s. 164 Queens Valley students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 164 Queens Valley?
P.s. 164 Queens Valley has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 164 Queens Valley offer ?
P.s. 164 Queens Valley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 164 Queens Valley part of?
P.s. 164 Queens Valley is part of New York City Geographic District #25.
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