Curious Young Learners Pre-K Center

This dataset does not include specific proficiency rates for Curious Young Learners — we can't tell you how students performed on state exams compared to the district average of 56% in ELA and 57% in Math. What we do know: class sizes match the district average exactly at 23.4 students, and teacher instruction quality scores are strong at 91%. The absence of trend data makes it hard to say whether academics are improving, flat, or declining — parents should request recent state exam results directly from the school.

The culture here appears healthy by the numbers: 90% average attendance mirrors the district, teachers report 93% safety (matching the district average), and the 0.5% suspension rate is exactly average for District 27. Teacher instruction quality scores of 91% suggest confidence in the academic program. Without student survey data on trust, belonging, or peer relationships, we can't fully paint the day-to-day social-emotional picture — but the structural indicators suggest a functioning, reasonably safe environment.

This is a majority-minority school with strong Hispanic (42%) and Asian (28%) representation, alongside 14% Black, 7% White, and 7% Native American students. The 81% diversity index is notably high. With 47% economic need and 7% IEP students, the population includes families navigating various challenges alongside those in the financially stable neighborhood (median income $106K, 77% homeowners). The school serves as a genuine intersection of working-class and middle-class families in an area that skews toward established homeowners.

Howard Beach-Lindenwood is a quiet, residential neighborhood in Queens with strong family infrastructure: 77% homeownership, median home values near $600K, and only 6.2% poverty. The area scores well on safety (69th percentile) and health environment (87th percentile), though transit access is limited (25th percentile). Education orientation is moderate at 54th percentile — this isn't a neighborhood defined by its schools, but families are present and engaged. The low collision rate and moderate crime density suggest a walkable, family-friendly feel.

Given the limited transit score (25th percentile), most families likely drive or walk. The neighborhood's low crime density and moderate family density make walking feasible, but parents should expect car-dependent logistics for many — particularly for after-school activities or when coordinating across the district.