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P.s. 70 vs. 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)

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School Overview

School
P.s. 70
30-45 42nd St
Astoria, NY 11103
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
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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 809 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 70 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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
809 students
513 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 70 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
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 70.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide).
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 70 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
15:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 70 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

#1790 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#3 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 70, 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.
53%
(Top 50% in NY)
96%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 70 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.
53%
(Top 50% 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. 70 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.
85-89%
(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. 70 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. 70 by grade.
This chart displays the students of 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) by grade.
Pre-K Students
95
-
Kindergarten Students
125
50
Grade 1 Students
125
62
Grade 2 Students
122
61
Grade 3 Students
106
64
Grade 4 Students
108
63
Grade 5 Students
126
53
Grade 6 Students
-
62
Grade 7 Students
-
53
Grade 8 Students
-
45
Ungraded Students
2
-

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. 70, 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
11%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 70, 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
43%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 70, 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
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 70, 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
39%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 70, 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
3%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 70, 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.
0.66
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 70, 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
73%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 70, 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
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 70, 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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