Serving 806 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ps 163 Flushing Heights 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 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 99% 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: 806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps 163 Flushing Heights's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 163 Flushing Heights ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 163 Flushing Heights is 0.31, 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
#1023 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
82%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
1%
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
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 163 Flushing Heights's ranking?
Ps 163 Flushing Heights is ranked #1023 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 163 Flushing Heights often compared to?
Ps 163 Flushing Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 173 Fresh Meadows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 163 Flushing Heights?
806 students attend Ps 163 Flushing Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Ps 163 Flushing Heights students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 163 Flushing Heights?
Ps 163 Flushing Heights has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 163 Flushing Heights offer ?
Ps 163 Flushing Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 163 Flushing Heights part of?
Ps 163 Flushing Heights is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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