P.S. 034 John Harvard

Test scores at P.S. 034 have more than doubled since 2016 — from 30% to nearly 58% in both ELA and math — placing the school above the district average of 57% ELA and 54% math. The overall quality score of 2.31 out of 4 sits slightly above the district average of 2.21. Grade-level data shows strongest performance in 5th grade ELA (61.4%) and 4th grade math (64.3%), suggesting strong upper-elementary instruction.

This is a school where families feel heard: parent satisfaction, trust in teachers, and trust in the principal all hit 95%. Teachers report 89% safety and 83% instruction quality. However, there are internal tension signs — teacher-principal trust sits at 64% and teacher collegial trust at 68%, both below district norms. Discipline is exemplary: zero suspensions for three consecutive years. The disconnect between sky-high family satisfaction and somewhat lower teacher trust in leadership is worth noting.

With 504 students, the school is modestly sized with an average class size of 23.1. The student body is 56% Black, 22% Hispanic, 17% Asian, and 2% white, with a diversity index of 65%. Nearly two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch (economic need index 65.9%), and 12% have IEPs. The neighborhood is predominantly working and middle-class families — 73% homeownership, $98K median income, and 72.7% homeowners.

Queens Village is a stable, residential neighborhood with single-family homes, a 73% homeownership rate, and only 8.8% poverty — characteristics that give the area a suburban, family-focused feel. Transit options are limited (transit score of 33), but family density is moderate and education orientation scores 71. Safety perception is moderate (64), and the area scores very high on stability (98).

Very walkable area with good sidewalk infrastructure — families in the zoned catchment can comfortably walk or bike. Those outside the zone will likely drive, given limited transit options.