P.S. 076 William Hallet

Test scores at P.S. 076 have climbed substantially over the past nine years — math proficiency rose from 23% in 2016 to 54% in 2025, and ELA from 23% to 49% — reflecting genuine instructional progress. However, the school still trails District 30 averages (61% ELA, 62% math), and proficiency dipped slightly in 2024 before rebounding in 2025, suggesting some year-to-year volatility. Grade-level data shows stronger math performance in 3rd grade (61.5%) but weaker ELA in 3rd grade (40%), while 4th and 5th grades perform more consistently across both subjects. The overall quality score of 2.05 out of 4 sits below the district average of 2.46, indicating this is a school that has made real gains but still has ground to cover compared to its peers.

The relational climate at P.S. 076 is a genuine strength. Parents report extremely high trust in teachers (97%) and the principal (98%), and 92% say strong relationships are cultivated at the school. Teachers also report solid trust in leadership (86%) and each other (81%). Teacher-reported safety at 85% is notably below the district average of 95%, which is something parents should factor in. The discipline record is exemplary — zero suspensions for three straight years. However, the attendance picture is concerning: overall attendance is 87.5% (below the 92% district average), and chronic absenteeism sits at a high 51%, with rates varying significantly by group (White and Asian students at 75-79% chronic absenteeism vs. Black students at 34%). This suggests the school is navigating real challenges with student presence and engagement.

The school serves 393 students with a demographically diverse makeup: 51% Hispanic, 28% Black, 12% White, 8% Asian, and 1% each Native American and Multi-Racial. This closely mirrors the neighborhood's diversity. The economic need index is high at 81.3%, and 31% of students have IEPs — both significantly above typical district averages. The diversity index of 67% reflects a genuinely mixed student body. Families here are working-class and largely renters (only 16% homeownership in the neighborhood), with 19.4% living below the poverty line.

Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills is a mixed-use Queens neighborhood with decent subway access (the 7, N, and W lines are nearby) and a transit score of 57. However, safety scores are low (36.4), and the area registers environmental health concerns including elevated asthma rates (54.6 per 1,000) and moderate air pollution. The neighborhood has a low family density (only 10.4% of households have children) and high poverty (19.4%), though median home values are over $840,000, suggesting a community in transition. There are local parks and playgrounds in the area, and the neighborhood has a reputation as a tight-knit community with strong Caribbean and Hispanic roots.

The area is walkable with good subway access via the 7, N, and W lines at Queensboro Plaza and Rawson Street. Families from nearby blocks can walk, though the neighborhood's low safety score means many parents accompany younger children. Street parking can be competitive during school hours.