Serving 897 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 173 Fresh Meadows 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 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows's student population of 897 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
60%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
22%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 173 Fresh Meadows's ranking?
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is ranked #753 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 173 Fresh Meadows often compared to?
Ps 173 Fresh Meadowsis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 26 Rufus King, Ps 163 Flushing Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
897 students attend Ps 173 Fresh Meadows.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Ps 173 Fresh Meadows students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 173 Fresh Meadows?
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 173 Fresh Meadows offer ?
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 173 Fresh Meadows part of?
Ps 173 Fresh Meadows is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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