Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 212 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 71% (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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 562 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 212 serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.2 square miles in Jackson Heights, NY, where most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.6 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 212 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
P.s. 212's student population of 562 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
562 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
School Motto
Where Everyone Grows
School Rankings
P.s. 212 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. 212 is 0.56, 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
#1075 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Asian
20%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
12%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.5%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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. 212's ranking?
P.s. 212 is ranked #1075 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 212 often compared to?
P.s. 212is often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 69 Jackson Heights by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% 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. 212?
562 students attend P.s. 212.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of P.s. 212 students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 212?
P.s. 212 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 212 offer ?
P.s. 212 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 212 part of?
P.s. 212 is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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