Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ps 99 Kew Gardens ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps 99 Kew Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Ps 99 Kew Gardens's student population of 675 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ps 99 Kew Gardens ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps 99 Kew Gardens is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#796 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
6%
16%
White
24%
41%
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
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps 99 Kew Gardens's ranking?
Ps 99 Kew Gardens is ranked #796 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps 99 Kew Gardens often compared to?
Ps 99 Kew Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like Ps 51 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps 99 Kew Gardens?
675 students attend Ps 99 Kew Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Ps 99 Kew Gardens students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps 99 Kew Gardens?
Ps 99 Kew Gardens has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps 99 Kew Gardens offer ?
Ps 99 Kew Gardens offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps 99 Kew Gardens part of?
Ps 99 Kew Gardens is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
In what neighborhood is Ps 99 Kew Gardens located?
Ps 99 Kew Gardens is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Kew Gardens, NY.
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