Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/ms 42 R Vernam ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 627 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: PS/MS 42 R Vernam serves the Arverne, NY area, encompassing approximately 0.5 square miles, with most students living within a 0.4-mile distance from the school and the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam's student population of 627 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
627 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is 0.52, 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
#4190 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
32%
31%
Black
62%
15%
White
2%
39%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam's ranking?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is ranked #4190 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/ms 42 R Vernam often compared to?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernamis often viewed alongside schools like Goldie Maple Academy, P.s. 183 Dr Richard R Green by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
627 students attend Ps/ms 42 R Vernam.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ps/ms 42 R Vernam students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 42 R Vernam offer ?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam part of?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
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