P.S. 022 Thomas Jefferson

P.S. 022 consistently outperforms district averages in both subjects, with math particularly strong at 77% proficiency versus the district's 70%. Third graders lead the pack with 73% ELA and 79% math, suggesting strong early elementary instruction. The school earned a 2.89 overall score compared to the district's 2.69, placing it above the typical District 25 school. These results place it among the higher-performing zoned elementary options in a competitive Queens district.

The survey data is remarkably strong: 96% parent satisfaction, 99% parent-teacher trust, and 98% parent-principal trust create a picture of deep family-school partnership. Teachers report equally high confidence in leadership (92% trust) and instruction quality (92%). Safety perception matches the district average at 96%. The standout is discipline: zero suspensions for three years straight, a rare record in any school. This suggests a restorative or preventive approach that's working.

The school reflects its neighborhood's demographics: 61% Asian, 35% Hispanic, with minimal Black and white enrollment. This mirrors the Murray Hill-Flushing area's strong Asian heritage. The diversity index of 49% is moderate, with the school population less diverse than the citywide average but representative of this specific Queens pocket. At 74 economic need index, the school serves a substantial population of families facing financial challenges, though the high homeownership rate in the neighborhood (50%) suggests a stable, working-to-middle-class community.

Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing is a residential, family-dense neighborhood in Queens with a median home value approaching $770,000 and a 50% homeownership rate — indicating stability and investment. The area scores high on family density (64th percentile) and education orientation (61st percentile), meaning families with children are common and educational expectations run strong. Safety scores moderate at 63, and transit access is limited (32), but the neighborhood offers strong community infrastructure. The 15.9% poverty rate and $69K median income suggest a working-to-middle-class community.

Families primarily walk or drive to this zoned school, given the moderate transit scores and family-oriented residential character. The neighborhood's density supports walkability for local families.