Summary
PS 22 Thomas Jefferson is an elementary school located in Flushing, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 733 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #25, which is ranked 327 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 22 Thomas Jefferson consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in New York, with a statewide ranking between 346 and 525 out of over 2,400 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 73.33% of 3rd graders, 63.39% of 4th graders, and 63.16% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 65.72% and 54.15% for the district and state, respectively. Similarly, in Math, 78.29% of 3rd graders, 77.6% of 4th graders, and 75% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to 73.76% and 59.7% for the district and state.
PS 22 Thomas Jefferson also performs exceptionally well in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including English Language Learners, Homeless students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $30,700 in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13:1. When compared to nearby schools, such as PS 20 John Bowne and PS 107 Thomas A Dooley, PS 22 Thomas Jefferson consistently outperforms them on state assessments and has a higher level of resource allocation, which may contribute to its strong academic performance and positive educational outcomes for its students.
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