New York City Geographic District #29

New York City Geographic District #29 is home to 46 schools, including 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 11 high schools, serving a diverse student population across the area. The schools in this district show a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Ps 95 Eastwood, Ps 176 Cambria Heights, and Ps 131 Abigail Adams consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in New York state, while others like Ps/Middle School 147 Ronald McNair lag behind in academic performance.

The schools in New York City Geographic District #29 serve diverse student populations, with varying racial and ethnic compositions, as well as high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant levels of economic disadvantage. Per-student spending and student-teacher ratios also vary widely across the district, which may contribute to the performance differences observed. Some high schools, such as Pathways College Preparatory School and Institute For Health Professions At Cambria Heights, stand out for their impressive graduation rates and low dropout rates.

Overall, the data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities. The high-performing schools, however, demonstrate that it is possible to achieve strong academic outcomes while serving diverse student populations, providing a model for other schools in the district to emulate.