P.S. 20 John Bowne
P.S. 20 John Bowne serves 1,311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
P.S. 20 John Bowne placed 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%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
P.S. 20 John Bowne places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
P.S. 20 John Bowne's student population of 1,311 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,311 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 85 teachers |
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School Comparison
P.S. 20 John Bowne is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of P.S. 20 John Bowne is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1683 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 73% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 27% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #25 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 20 John Bowne is Flushing International High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Active Learning Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Flushing Active Learning Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 460 students
0.3 miles
137-20 Franklin Ave
Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 445-5730 0.3 PK-3 460 - Flushing Flushing International High School Grades: 9-12 | 435 students
0.3 miles
144-80 Barclay Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 463-2348 0.3 9-12 435 - Flushing Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard Grades: 6-8 | 774 students
0.3 miles
144-80 Barclay Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-6676 0.3 6-8 774 - Flushing Queens High School For Language Studies Grades: 9-12 | 428 students
0.4 miles
35-01 Union St
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 888-7530 0.4 9-12 428 - Flushing Veritas Academy Grades: 9-12 | 552 students
0.4 miles
35-01 Union St
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 888-7520 0.4 9-12 552
School Reviews
| 5 still in the school, about to graduate, pretty good school and good teachers and programs, only the occasional screams and cry gets a bit annoying but they are starting to decrease - Posted by Student/Alumni - private |
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