P.S. 009

The data doesn't include recent ELA or math proficiency rates, which makes a complete academic picture hard to draw. What's available: the district average for District 24 is 51% in ELA and 55% in math, with an overall quality rating of 2.1 out of 4 — not particularly strong compared to citywide benchmarks. Class sizes match the district average at 24.5 students, so there's no size advantage either way.

This is where P.S. 009 genuinely shines. Parent satisfaction sits at 91%, and the trust numbers are remarkable: 97% of parents trust teachers, and 97% trust the principal. Teachers report 92% instruction quality and 91% feel safe at work. The discipline record is a zero-suspension school — not a single one last year, which is rare and speaks to either exceptional behavior management or a very different approach to conflict. Teacher-principal trust (82%) is notably lower than parent trust, which is a gap worth noting. Family survey response rate was a healthy 65%, showing real community engagement.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (40%) with significant Black (27%) and Asian (21%) representation, plus 9% white and small numbers of multi-racial and Native American students. The diversity index of 76% is high, reflecting a truly mixed community. Economic need is overwhelming — 83.2% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, making this a high-needs school. That 100% IEP number in the data appears to be an error (or perhaps misreported), but the school clearly serves a high proportion of students with special needs. This is a working-class school in a neighborhood that's more homeownership-oriented (52%) than many parts of Queens.

Maspeth is a quietly family-friendly Queens neighborhood of single-family homes, with a median home value of $783,000 and a homeownership rate above 50% — unusually high for the borough. The poverty rate is modest at 11%, but the neighborhood's education orientation score (45) is middle-of-the-road, and only 28% of adults have bachelor's degrees. Transit options are limited (score 36), so most families likely drive or walk. Safety scores (68) are decent. This is a blue-collar, stable neighborhood — not trendy, not highly resourced, but solid for families who want roots.

Maspeth is a residential area where many families walk or drive — the limited transit score means you probably need a car or a solid bus route for daily arrivals.