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P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone vs. 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)

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School Overview

School
P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone
23-70 31st St
Astoria, NY 11105
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide)
28-37 29th St
Astoria, NY 11102
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings
n/a

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 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower 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
541 students
513 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide).
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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
16:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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

#939 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. 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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.
71%
(Top 30% in NY)
96%
(Top 1% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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.
62%
(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. 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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. 85 Judge Charles Vallone 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. 85 Judge Charles Vallone by grade.
This chart displays the students of 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
-
Kindergarten Students
81
50
Grade 1 Students
73
62
Grade 2 Students
83
61
Grade 3 Students
90
64
Grade 4 Students
86
63
Grade 5 Students
88
53
Grade 6 Students
-
62
Grade 7 Students
-
53
Grade 8 Students
-
45
Ungraded Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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 2022-23 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. 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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
26%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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. 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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
47%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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.
0.68
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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
45%
25%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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. 85 Judge Charles Vallone, 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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