Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 174 William Sidney Mount serves a 0.4 square mile area in Rego Park, NY, with a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school and an average distance of 0.4 miles from the school to the edge of its attendance zone, extending up to 0.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount's student population of 545 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
545 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount is 0.72, 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
#576 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
41%
10%
Hispanic
20%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
27%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
William Sidney Mount
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount's ranking?
P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount is ranked #576 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount often compared to?
P.s. 174 William Sidney Mountis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 139 Rego Park, P.s. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount?
545 students attend P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount?
P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount offer ?
P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount part of?
P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount is part of New York City Geographic District #28.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount located?
P.s. 174 William Sidney Mount is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Rego Park, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Flushing.
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