P.S. 107 Thomas A Dooley

Test scores at P.S. 107 have followed a bumpy trajectory — the school peaked in 2018 with 60.6% ELA and 66.7% math proficiency, outpacing many peers at the time, but has since declined to 46.2% ELA and 49.9% math. Both figures fall well below the District 25 averages of 65% and 70%, meaning students here are performing roughly a full tier behind their district peers. The 2025 scores represent a modest recovery from the 2024 dip, but the overall trend over the past seven years is downward. Grade-level breakdown shows Grade 3 leading in both subjects (56.3% math), while Grade 4 trails, suggesting the younger cohorts may need additional support to close gaps.

The climate picture here is complicated. On the surface, families report feeling deeply connected — 100% say relationships are strong, parent-principal trust hits 93%, and teachers report near-universal safety (98%). But dig deeper and there's tension: teacher-principal trust sits at only 64%, well below district norms, and teacher collegial trust is 70%. Instruction quality ratings (83%) also lag the district average. The school has maintained zero suspensions for three consecutive years — a genuine accomplishment — but chronic absenteeism is staggeringly high at 81%, suggesting attendance challenges that may be driving some of the academic struggles. The family survey response rate (39%) is decent, though only 21 teachers responded to their survey, making some teacher sentiment data less reliable.

With 885 students, P.S. 107 is a mid-sized elementary that mirrors its East Flushing neighborhood's demographics: 51% Asian and 41% Hispanic, with small White (6%) and Black (1%) populations. The diversity index of 56% reflects this primarily Asian-Hispanic split. Economic need is substantial at 64.4% — nearly two-thirds of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — though home values in the neighborhood are surprisingly high at $929,000, suggesting a community of working families who've invested in property but haven't yet reached higher income brackets. IEP students make up 15% of the population, in line with district norms.

East Flushing is a dense, working-class neighborhood with strong community ties but limited family-oriented amenities — its family density score (25.67) is among the lowest in the city, while the education orientation score (44.06) is middling. Safety scores (65.52) are moderate, and transit access (26.44) is limited, meaning most families drive or walk. The area has an elevated asthma rate and some environmental concerns (PM2.5 levels), but overall feels stable. Median home values top $929,000, reflecting the neighborhood's desirability despite its modest household incomes ($58K median).

Most families walk or drive from the immediate neighborhood — transit options are limited in East Flushing, so the zoned nature of this school means most students arrive from within a short radius.