P.S. 091 Richard Arkwright

Test scores at P.S. 091 sit below the District 24 averages — 43.4% ELA and 45.6% math proficiency versus the district's 51.1% and 54.8% respectively. The school's overall quality rating of 1.78 out of 4 also falls below the district average of 2.12. Looking at the trend, the school actually hit its peak performance in 2019 (49.2% ELA, 44.3% math) before the pandemic, then saw scores dip in 2022 and has been hovering in the low-to-mid 40s since. Fourth graders are performing strongest with 48.6% ELA and 52.3% math proficiency, while fifth grade shows the steepest challenge at 38.1% math. Students here are catching up, not leading — and families should know that the academic program is working to move the needle, but the school is not outperforming its district peers.

Here's where P.S. 091 tells a completely different story. Teacher instruction quality scores an exceptional 98% — nearly 7 points above the district average — and every single teacher who responded reported feeling safe at school. Parent trust metrics are extraordinary: 97% trust between parents and teachers, 98% trust in the principal, and 98% report strong relationships. Family survey response rate was 89%, with 674 responses — this is a community that participates. The discipline record is spotless: zero suspensions for three consecutive years. However, there's a tension here: chronic absenteeism is very high at 62.3%, well above the district average, which drags overall attendance down to 90.3%. The day-to-day feel seems warm and trusting, but getting kids to school consistently appears to be a challenge the school is navigating.

P.S. 091 serves 783 students in grades PK-5, with a class size of 24.5 that matches the district average. The student body is majority Hispanic (54%) with a substantial White population (36%), followed by Asian (6%), Black (3%), and small percentages of Multi-Racial and Native American students. The diversity index of 58% reflects a mixed community. With 54.8% economic need index and 19% IEP students, there's a meaningful population of students with higher needs, though the school doesn't appear to have selective admissions — it's a zoned school taking all students who live in its catchment area. The PTA raised $73 per student this year, more than double the district average of $32, indicating active family involvement.

Glendale is a working-to-middle-class Queens neighborhood known for its tree-lined blocks, detached homes, and strong community feel. The median home value is $774,319 with a high homeownership rate of 49.1%, and only 8.6% poverty rate — relatively affluent by NYC standards. However, the BA+ education rate of 28% is lower than many surrounding areas, and the neighborhood scores only 35 out of 100 for education orientation. Transit access is limited (score of 36), meaning most families likely drive or walk. Safety scores are moderate at 61, and the health environment is good (79). There's a family-oriented feel, though the neighborhood isn't particularly walkable to mass transit.

Given the low transit score (36), most families likely walk or drive to school. The neighborhood is car-friendly with moderate walkability for nearby residents, but families coming from further afield will need transportation.