Summary
PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson is an elementary school located in Jamaica, New York, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 660 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 571 out of 874 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson consistently underperforms compared to the district and the state in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, only 32.5% of 3rd graders, 37.7% of 4th graders, and 45.21% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the district's 56.42%, 54.57%, and 55.9% respectively. Similarly, in Math, only 31.46% of 3rd graders, 46.03% of 4th graders, and 36% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the district's 63.16%, 59.53%, and 53.9%. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of New York elementary schools for English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.
While PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson spends significantly more per student ($30,153 in 2023-2024) compared to the state average, its academic performance remains low. This suggests that the school may not be effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning. Interestingly, the nearby Success Academy Charter School-South Jamaica, which is not part of the district, significantly outperforms PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson and the district in academic proficiency, with over 90% of students meeting or exceeding state standards in ELA and Math. This highlights the potential impact of alternative educational models on student achievement. Overall, PS 223 Lyndon B Johnson faces significant challenges in supporting the academic success of its students, and a deeper examination of the school's practices and resource allocation may be necessary to address these issues.
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