Ps 163 Flushing Heights School in New York, NY
(PK-05 • Public • Regular School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 85
- Address
- 159-01 59TH AVE
New York, NY 11365
- Telephone
- (718) 353-2514
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- City-data.com school rating
- 85
- Students
- 637
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 39.0
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 437
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 72
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (THE) (0.7 miles): | 95 |
JHS 216 GEORGE J RYAN (0.8 miles): | 94 |
PS 173 FRESH MEADOWS (0.8 miles): | 91 |
PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON (0.9 miles): | 88 |
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School: | 85 |
PS 165 EDITH K BERGTRAUM (0.9 miles): | 77 |
PS 154 (1.0 miles): | 74 |
PS/MS 200 POMONOK SCHOOL AND STAR ACADEMY (THE) (0.7 miles): | 61 |
PS 201 DISCOVERY SCHOOL FOR INQUIRY AND RESEARCH (THE) (0.4 miles): | 26 |
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
New York County: | 51 |
New York: | 51 |
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School: | 85 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 637
Enrollment in 2015: 622
Enrollment in 2014: 615
Enrollment in 2013: 603
Enrollment in 2012: 576
Enrollment in 2011: 569
Enrollment in 2010: 545
Enrollment in 2009: 521
Enrollment in 2008: 482
Enrollment in 2007: 535
Enrollment in 2006: 524
Enrollment in 2015: 622
Enrollment in 2014: 615
Enrollment in 2013: 603
Enrollment in 2012: 576
Enrollment in 2011: 569
Enrollment in 2010: 545
Enrollment in 2009: 521
Enrollment in 2008: 482
Enrollment in 2007: 535
Enrollment in 2006: 524
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | PK | KG | G01 | G02 | G03 | G04 | G05 | UG | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 18 | 106 | 108 | 114 | 101 | 95 | 94 | 1 | 637 |
Female students | 6 | 47 | 48 | 54 | 46 | 52 | 39 | - | 292 |
Male students | 12 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 55 | 43 | 55 | 1 | 345 |
Asian students | 14 | 89 | 83 | 92 | 81 | 86 | 59 | 1 | 505 |
Hispanic students | 4 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 24 | - | 99 |
Black students | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | - | 18 |
White students | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | - | 12 |
Two or More Races students | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 |
Enrollment by grade:
Pre-Kindergarten enrollment: 18
Kindergarten enrollment: 106
1st grade enrollment: 108
2nd grade enrollment: 114
3rd grade enrollment: 101
4th grade enrollment: 95
5th grade enrollment: 94
Ungraded enrollment: 1
Kindergarten enrollment: 106
1st grade enrollment: 108
2nd grade enrollment: 114
3rd grade enrollment: 101
4th grade enrollment: 95
5th grade enrollment: 94
Ungraded enrollment: 1
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 292 (45.8%)
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School: | 45.8% |
New York: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 345 (54.2%)
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School: | 54.2% |
State: | 47.5% |
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
Asian enrollment: 505 (79.3%)
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School: | 79.3% |
State: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 99 (15.5%)
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School: | 15.5% |
New York: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 18 (2.8%)
Here: | 2.8% |
State: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 12 (1.9%)
School: | 1.9% |
New York: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 3 (0.5%)
School: | 0.5% |
State: | 2.9% |
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 509 (79.9%)
School: | 79.9% |
State: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 437 (68.6%)
School: | 68.6% |
State: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 72 (11.3%)
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School: | 11.3% |
State: | 4.8% |
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Common Branch: 27
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 39
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 2
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 8
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 22
Total number of classes taught: 77
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 2
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School: | 16.3 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 8
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 22
Total number of classes taught: 77
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 2
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 2
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 6
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
Statewide Student Assessments
Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 2,439 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
3rd Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 106
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313
Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 37%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%
Math students tested with valid scores: 110
Computed mean of student Math scores: 330
Students scoring at Level 1: 12%
Students scoring at Level 2: 13%
Students scoring at Level 3: 29%
Students scoring at Level 4: 46%
4th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 100
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 325
Students scoring at Level 1: 12%
Students scoring at Level 2: 23%
Students scoring at Level 3: 38%
Students scoring at Level 4: 27%
Math students tested with valid scores: 102
Computed mean of student Math scores: 338
Students scoring at Level 1: 7%
Students scoring at Level 2: 18%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 58%
Science students tested with valid scores: 103
Computed mean of student Science scores: 89
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 3%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 78%
5th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 98
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 321
Students scoring at Level 1: 18%
Students scoring at Level 2: 26%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 27%
Math students tested with valid scores: 102
Computed mean of student Math scores: 339
Students scoring at Level 1: 5%
Students scoring at Level 2: 15%
Students scoring at Level 3: 39%
Students scoring at Level 4: 41%
- All313
- Males306
- Females321
- Asian313
- IDEA287
ELA Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 313
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 46% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 21%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 37%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%
- All330
- Males327
- Females334
- Asian335
- IDEA292
MATH Mean Score (3rd Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 330
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 75% |
State: | 49% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 12%
Students scoring at Level 2: 13%
Students scoring at Level 3: 29%
Students scoring at Level 4: 46%
4th Grade:
- All325
- Males318
- Females332
- Hispanic314
- Asian327
- IDEA289
ELA Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 325
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 65% |
New York: | 41% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 12%
Students scoring at Level 2: 23%
Students scoring at Level 3: 38%
Students scoring at Level 4: 27%
- All338
- Males333
- Females344
- Hispanic303
- Asian346
- IDEA307
MATH Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 338
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 76% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 7%
Students scoring at Level 2: 18%
Students scoring at Level 3: 18%
Students scoring at Level 4: 58%
- All89
- Males89
- Females89
- Hispanic83
- Asian90
- IDEA82
SCI Mean Score (4th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 89
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 97% |
State: | 87% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 3%
Students scoring at Level 3: 19%
Students scoring at Level 4: 78%
5th Grade:
- All321
- Males317
- Females324
- Asian323
- IDEA296
ELA Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 321
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 57% |
New York: | 35% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 18%
Students scoring at Level 2: 26%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 27%
- All339
- Males341
- Females337
- Asian341
- IDEA310
MATH Mean Score (5th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 339
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 80% |
New York: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 5%
Students scoring at Level 2: 15%
Students scoring at Level 3: 39%
Students scoring at Level 4: 41%
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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(State average from 1,219 schools)
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
Ps 163 Flushing Heights School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
Kindergarten:
Students tested with valid scores: 95
Students scoring at Entering Level: 11%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 12%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 19%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 51%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 8%
1st Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 79
Students scoring at Entering Level: 6%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 19%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 30%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 30%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%
2nd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 69
Students scoring at Entering Level: 1%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 9%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 19%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 39%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 32%
3rd Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 55
Students scoring at Entering Level: 2%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 15%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 7%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 53%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 24%
4th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 20
Students scoring at Entering Level: 15%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 5%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 15%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 45%
5th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 19
Students scoring at Entering Level: 5%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 11%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 32%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 26%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 26%
- All59%
- Males61%
- Females56%
- Hispanic13%
- Asian63%
- IDEA40%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (Kindergarten)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 59% |
New York: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 11%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 12%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 19%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 51%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 8%
1st Grade:
- All44%
- Males38%
- Females51%
- Hispanic50%
- Asian44%
- IDEA25%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (1st Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 44% |
New York: | 42% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 6%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 19%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 30%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 30%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 14%
2nd Grade:
- All71%
- Males64%
- Females84%
- Asian75%
- IDEA46%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (2nd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 71% |
New York: | 63% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 1%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 9%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 19%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 39%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 32%
3rd Grade:
- All77%
- Males71%
- Females86%
- Hispanic80%
- Asian76%
- IDEA44%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (3rd Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 77% |
New York: | 57% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 2%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 15%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 7%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 53%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 24%
4th Grade:
- All60%
- Males63%
- Females59%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (4th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 60% |
State: | 60% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 15%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 20%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 5%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 15%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 45%
5th Grade:
- All52%
- Males44%
- Females60%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (5th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 52% |
State: | 58% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 5%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 11%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 32%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 26%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 26%
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 104
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 179
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 318
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 103
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 319
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 105
- All198
- Males198
- Females198
- Asian197
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 104
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 198 |
State: | 174 |
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All169
- Males166
- Females173
- Asian180
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 318
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 169 |
New York: | 114 |
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All140
- Males128
- Females153
- Asian143
- IDEA74
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 319
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 99%
Performance Index (PI): | 140 |
State: | 113 |
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