Summary:
The city of Ozone Park, New York is home to 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the New York City Geographic District #27. This district is ranked 571 out of 874 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
A few schools stand out in the data. Queens Explorers Elementary School, a public magnet elementary school, ranks 368 out of 2,445 elementary schools in New York and has a 4-star rating. It significantly outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math proficiency, particularly in 3rd and 5th grades. Similarly, Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard ranks 501 out of 1,500 middle schools and has higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels compared to the district and state. At the high school level, High School-Construction Trades Engineering & Architecture ranks 553 out of 1,234 high schools and has higher proficiency rates than the district in several Regents exams.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the schools in Ozone Park. While some schools excel, others, such as Ps 64 Joseph P Addabbo and Ps 65 Raymond York Elementary, struggle with much lower proficiency rates. Additionally, the high schools in the area have a concerning 31.5% chronic absenteeism rate, significantly higher than the state average. Addressing these disparities and challenges will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for all students in the Ozone Park area.
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