The Judge Charles J. Vallone School, formerly the Humphry Davy School, is Public School 85 in Long Island City, Queens, New York, United States.
Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone's student population of 541 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
School Motto
The foundation of every state is the education of its youth
School Rankings
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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. 85 Judge Charles Vallone is 0.68, 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
#939 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
26%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
47%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone's ranking?
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone is ranked #939 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone often compared to?
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Valloneis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 122 Mamie Fay, 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) 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 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
541 students attend P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone?
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone offer ?
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone part of?
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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