P.S. 30 (Closed 2015)
P.S. 30 served 94 students in grades 4-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 41%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New York state average of 37%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered | Grades 4-5 |
Total Students | 94 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 6-9% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 10-14% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 9% |
Hispanic | 7% | 27% |
Black | 92% | 17% |
White | 1% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 74% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | New York City Geographic District #28 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to P.S. 30 is York Early College Academy (0.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Catherine And Count Basie Middle School 72 (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Jermaine L Green Stem Institute In Queens (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Jamaica Jermaine L Green Stem Institute In Queens Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 619 students
0.0 miles
126-10 Bedell St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-1348 0.0 PK-5 619 - Jamaica Rochdale Early Advantage Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 283 students
0.2 miles
122-05 Smith St
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 978-0075 0.2 PK-5 283 - Jamaica Catherine And Count Basie Middle School 72 Grades: 6-8 | 378 students
0.4 miles
133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 723-6200 0.4 6-8 378 - Jamaica Redwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 313 students
0.4 miles
133-25 Guy R Brewer Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11434
(718) 276-4540 0.4 6-8 313 - Jamaica York Early College Academy Grades: 6-12 | 641 students
0.4 miles
108-35 167th St
Jamaica, NY 11433
(718) 262-8547 0.4 6-12 641
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