MS 419

Academic proficiency data is not available for this school, which makes it difficult to assess how students are performing against district benchmarks. The district average ELA proficiency is 51% and math is 55%, but without MS 419's specific scores, parents can't determine where this school stands. This data gap is significant — families choosing a school typically want to understand academic outcomes.

The survey data here is extraordinary. Parent satisfaction matches the district average at 93%, but where this school truly stands out is in teacher-reported metrics: 97% say instruction quality is strong, and 95% report trusting the principal. That's rare. Parents also feel heard — 94% trust teachers and 95% trust the principal. The discipline record is pristine: zero suspensions for two years running, compared to a district average of 0.175%. This suggests a school that keeps kids in classrooms learning rather than excluding them. The day-to-day feel appears to be one where relationships between adults and families are strong, and behavioral issues are handled through means other than suspension.

The neighborhood's demographics tell a story of working-to-middle-class stability: median household income of $72,877, 50% homeownership, and a relatively low 13.8% poverty rate. However, households with children are only 20.1% of the population — lower than many family-dense areas — which may explain why family survey response rates (39%) were decent but not exceptional. The neighborhood's BA+ education rate of 18.2% is below citywide averages, suggesting this isn't a highly educated pocket, but the strong homeownership suggests families who have put down roots. The school serves grades 6-8 plus special education (SE), indicating it provides a range of services.

East Elmhurst sits in central Queens, near Astoria, with transit access around 52 on percentile rankings — decent but not stellar. The area scores poorly on education orientation (27.2), meaning it's not a neighborhood known for its schools or educational resources, which makes a strong school like MS 419 potentially more valuable. Safety scores are below average (53), and environmental health indicators show concerns: elevated lead rates (12.6%) and high asthma emergency department visits (54.6 per 1000). Families should factor environmental health into their decision. The area has moderate stability (45) and family density (50), suggesting a neighborhood where families live but aren't overwhelmingly dominated by children.

The school is on Astoria Boulevard, a major Queens thoroughfare with bus service. Families from nearby Astoria and Jackson Heights neighborhoods can access it, though walking from farther distances requires crossing busy intersections. Driving is common given the area's suburban feel.