Goldie Maple Academy

Test scores at Goldie Maple Academy tell a cautionary story: after peaking in 2019 at 47.7% ELA and 30.3% math proficiency, performance has declined significantly — now at 29% ELA and 21.1% math, compared to district averages of 56% and 57% respectively. The school scores just 1 out of 4 overall, far below the district average of 2.27. Grade-level data shows 6th graders performing best (45.5% ELA) while 7th graders struggle most (15.6% ELA). Science scores of 40% are more competitive but still below expectations. The trend line is moving in the wrong direction, and parents prioritizing academic rigor will want to understand what instructional changes have occurred since the 2019 peak.

The climate data reveals a striking disconnect: families love this school, but teachers are less enthusiastic. Parent satisfaction clocks in at 95%, with 96% trusting the principal and 100% reporting strong relationships — exceptional numbers. Teacher instruction quality also scores well at 91%. However, teacher-principal trust sits at only 65% and teacher collegial trust at 63%, while teacher-reported safety (79%) lags the district average of 93%. Attendance is a real challenge — the school has a 47.6% chronic absenteeism rate, with nearly half of Black students missing significant school. Discipline is excellent (only 1 suspension, 0% rate), but the attendance pattern suggests families may be checking out academically even as they report high satisfaction with the school environment.

Goldie Maple Academy's student body is predominantly Black (69%) with significant Hispanic representation (23%), reflecting the neighborhood's demographics. With 17% IEP students and an economic need index of 81.3%, the school serves a high-need population. The diversity index of 50% indicates moderate demographic variety. At 352 students across pre-K through 8th grade, it's a small-to-medium school where families likely know each other — which may explain the strong relationship scores reported by parents.

Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere is a seaside community in Queens with a family density score of just 33 (low for NYC), meaning it's more of a mixed-age neighborhood than a traditional family enclave. Median household income is $67,757 with a 23% poverty rate, and only 28% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher. Safety scores 54 out of 100 (moderate), transit access is limited at 33, but the health environment is excellent at 90. Crime density is notably high at 1,186 incidents per area measure, and lead exposure rates (12.6%) and asthma rates (54.6 per 1,000) are concerns. The neighborhood offers beach access and some parks, though it's geographically isolated from the rest of Queens.

The neighborhood is relatively walkable within the immediate area, but limited public transit (score 33) means many families depend on cars. The school's coastal location away from major subway lines makes it less accessible for families in other parts of the district.