P.S. 095 Eastwood

This school delivers results that put it well above most District 29 peers. ELA proficiency at 67.6% and math at 75.8% both exceed district averages by roughly 20 percentage points, and the overall quality score of 2.87 out of 4 is notably higher than the district average of 2.21. Looking at the trend, scores have climbed substantially since 2016, with math jumping from 46% to nearly 80% — a genuine improvement trajectory. Grade-level data shows Grade 3 excelling in math (82.7%) and Grade 4 performing strongly in ELA (76.4%), suggesting the curriculum builds skills effectively through the early grades.

The survey data here is remarkable — 98% parent satisfaction and 99% trust scores between families and both teachers and principal suggest a school community that feels genuinely connected. Teachers report 99% instruction quality and 93% safety, with zero suspensions over the past three years. However, there's a tension: the 87% attendance rate falls below the district average, and chronic absenteeism at 50.5% means half of students are missing significant school time. The survey response rate of 88% among families is excellent and lends credibility to these positive numbers.

With 1,220 students, this is a large elementary school with a demographics profile that mirrors the neighborhood's diversity: 42% Asian, 40% Hispanic, 10% Black, and 6% Native American. The diversity index of 68% reflects a richly mixed student body. Economic need is high at 76.2%, and 12% of students have IEPs — close to district norms. PTA fundraising of $10 per student ($12,000 total) is below the district average of $33.20 per student, suggesting fewer extra resources from family contributions.

Jamaica is a major transit hub in Queens, scoring 90 out of 100 on transit access — families here rely on the subway and bus network as primary transportation. The neighborhood scores high on family density (87%) but low on safety (23%), which is a real consideration for parents. Median home values are around $616,000 and homeownership is low at 24%, meaning most families rent. The education orientation score of 40 suggests this isn't a neighborhood where families are primarily drawn by schools — they're here for transit access and affordable housing options.

The neighborhood's high transit score means many families arrive by bus and subway, with the area serving as a major Queens transit nexus. Families walking to school navigate a densely built commercial corridor.