Serving 1,103 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.s. 95 Eastwood ranks in the top 10% 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 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 95 EASTWOOD serves a 0.4 square mile area in Jamaica, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located approximately 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 95 Eastwood 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
School Overview
P.s. 95 Eastwood's student population of 1,103 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,103 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings
P.s. 95 Eastwood ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 95 Eastwood is 0.65, 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
#288 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Asian
42%
10%
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Hispanic
41%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
8%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. 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. 95 Eastwood's ranking?
P.s. 95 Eastwood is ranked #288 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 95 Eastwood often compared to?
P.s. 95 Eastwoodis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 131 Abigail Adams, Ps/is 268 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 95 Eastwood?
1,103 students attend P.s. 95 Eastwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of P.s. 95 Eastwood students are Asian, 41% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 95 Eastwood?
P.s. 95 Eastwood has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 95 Eastwood offer ?
P.s. 95 Eastwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 95 Eastwood part of?
P.s. 95 Eastwood is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
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