Best Public Schools in Zip Code 11432


Summary:

The 17 schools in zip code 11432 in Queens, New York serve students from elementary through high school, with a mix of traditional public, magnet, and charter schools. The data reveals significant variation in academic performance across the schools, with some standouts like Thomas A Edison Career And Technical Education High School and Queens Gateway To Health Sciences Secondary School demonstrating exceptional proficiency rates on state assessments and Regents exams. In contrast, other schools struggle with lower graduation rates and proficiency levels.

Key metrics show the 4-year graduation rate for high schools in the area is on par with the New York state average at 84.3%, but proficiency rates on Regents exams vary widely, from as low as 6.25% in Algebra I to over 90% in subjects like Algebra II and English Language Arts at the top-performing schools. The high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63% to 90%, indicate significant economic challenges facing the community and raise concerns about equity in resource allocation and support.

Chronic absenteeism is a concern across many of the schools, with rates as high as 34.1%. The data also highlights the presence of specialized magnet and charter schools, such as Growing Up Green Charter School II and Middle School 358, which appear to be outperforming some of the traditional public schools, suggesting the potential benefits of school choice and innovative educational models in the area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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