P.S. 014 Fairview

Test scores at P.S. 014 are well below district averages — 23.2% ELA and 31.5% Math versus district averages of 51% and 55% respectively. The overall score of 1.09 out of 4 places this school in the lowest tier. Looking at the trend, scores have been volatile: they dipped sharply in 2022 (17.9% ELA), recovered somewhat in 2023, dropped again in 2024 to a troubling 13.4% ELA, then rebounded to 23.2% in 2025. Math has been more stable but still consistently below district benchmarks. Grade 5 students are performing notably lower (20% ELA, 22.8% Math) than younger grades, suggesting that older students may be further behind.

The climate picture is mixed. On the positive side, family trust is exceptional — 97% of parents trust both teachers and the principal, and 93% report satisfaction with the school. Teacher-reported safety (89%) is notably lower than the district average (95%), which is something to note. Discipline is a genuine bright spot: zero suspensions for three consecutive years. However, the 67% chronic absenteeism rate is a serious concern — nearly 7 in 10 students are missing significant school time, with Hispanic families most affected (66.5%). This likely reflects the socioeconomic realities of the neighborhood rather than school culture, but it profoundly impacts daily learning.

This is one of the most demographically homogeneous schools in Queens: 94% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% Black, 1% White. With a diversity index of just 17%, students here don't experience much racial or ethnic diversity in their classrooms. The economic need index of 82.3% is very high — the vast majority of families are living at or near the poverty line. At 1,138 students, the school is appropriately sized, and class sizes (24.5 on average) match the district average. IEP students make up 17% of the population, which is moderate.

Corona is a high-density, family-heavy neighborhood with significant challenges. The median household income is $66,388 (below citywide averages), 17.9% of residents live in poverty, and only 22% of residents own homes. However, it's also a neighborhood with deep community roots — family density scores 90.42 out of 100. Safety scores are low (32.95), transit access is moderate (45.21), and education orientation is very low (18.01), suggesting this isn't a neighborhood where parents are primarily choosing schools based on academic reputation. Environmental health concerns are notable: asthma emergency department rates are high (54.6 per 1,000), and lead exposure rates (12.6%) exceed some benchmarks. The neighborhood is also near major transportation corridors, which brings noise and traffic.

Corona is a densely built neighborhood with mixed residential and commercial uses. Many families walk to school, and the area is served by several bus routes. However, traffic along major avenues can be heavy, and the neighborhood's low safety score and high collision rate suggest parents should be cautious about street crossing.