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P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg vs. 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)

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School Overview

School
P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg
75-10 21st Ave
East Elmhurst, NY 11370
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-8, 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 96% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
560 students
513 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide).
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1098 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#3 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 30% in NY)
96%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
97%
(Top 1% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80-84%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥95%
(Top 5% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg by grade.
This chart displays the students of 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) by grade.
Pre-K Students
48
-
Kindergarten Students
83
50
Grade 1 Students
78
62
Grade 2 Students
89
61
Grade 3 Students
85
64
Grade 4 Students
88
63
Grade 5 Students
86
53
Grade 6 Students
-
62
Grade 7 Students
-
53
Grade 8 Students
-
45
Ungraded Students
3
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
18%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
42%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #30 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 2 Alfred Zimberg, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #30 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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