P.S. 280

P.S. 280

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
34-20 94TH St,  Jackson Heights, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 30
3.5
512 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Lisa Hidalgo
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
43%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
30%
State Average
20%
Math
23%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
492:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%
Hispanic
89.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.8%
White
1.7%
Native American
1.3%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
2.0 parent
5/10/2016
The Principal at this school was changed about 3 years ago. Everything has changed since then. My son has and IEP and his former teacher would emphasize in every meeting that my son had to be put into a smaller environment. He will benefit from a smaller class. This took place in November and not un...
5.0 parent
1/26/2012
my son is attending kindergarten this school. And i have to say i am very pleased so far. They are very organized ,different teaching techniques, all kinds of subjects that i didnt expect him to be taking until a later grade. Principal is very hands on in everything that goes on. early in the year i...

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P.S. 280 is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Jackson Heights, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 30 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 512 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. P.S. 280 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $634,494. Discover additional schools in the area, like Newtown High School, Civic Leadership Academy, Pan American International High School, and more. Learn more about what Jackson Heights has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 280.

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