Queens Explorers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ozone Park, New York, serving 395 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #27, which is ranked 578 out of 866 districts in the state.
Queens Explorers Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with significantly higher rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math across all grade levels. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate was 72.55% compared to 43.44% for the district and 44.89% for the state. The school also has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic and Asian students, as well as strong performance among subgroups like Hispanic students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.
When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as New York City Academy For Discovery, PS 60 Woodhaven, and PS 273, Queens Explorers Elementary School outperforms them in academic proficiency, particularly in ELA and Math. The school's consistent growth, strong subgroup performance, and increased funding and resources suggest that it is effectively meeting the needs of its diverse student population and providing a quality education.
Students at Queens Explorers Elementary School are 51% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 5% White, 5% American Indian, 4% African American, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.
In the 2022-23 school year, 395 students attended Queens Explorers Elementary School.
New York City Geographic District #27
Queens Explorers Elementary School ranks 542nd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.