Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe
Jackson Heights, NY · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe is a elementary school located in Jackson Heights, New York. The school serves 767 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 52/100 (C), Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe performs at the state average for New York. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe has a DataScore of 52/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe has 767 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1.
Yes, Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +40, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Ps 149 Christa Mcauliffe is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 in Jackson Heights, New York. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.