P.S. 150 Queens

Test scores here are strong — 75.2% ELA and 74.9% math proficiency compared to district averages of 60.7% and 62.2%, respectively. That puts this school firmly above the district norm. Looking at the trend, the school has climbed steadily since 2016, with ELA jumping from 55.7% to today’s 75.2%, and math more than doubling its gains, especially jumping from 64.9% in 2022 to 79.3% in 2023 before settling to 74.9%. Grade-level breakdown shows Grade 3 leading in both subjects (78.4% ELA, 82% math), suggesting strong early literacy and number sense instruction.

The school environment is safe and relationships are strong — 96% of teachers report feeling safe, and 94% say students have strong relationships with adults. Parents are largely satisfied (91%). However, there are some cracks in the foundation: teacher-principal trust sits at a low 55%, which is notable given the district average is around 91% for instruction quality. Chronic absenteeism is high at 79%, affecting nearly all demographic groups uniformly, which may indicate transportation challenges, family scheduling issues, or broader community factors. On the positive side, there have been zero suspensions for three consecutive years — a rarity in the district.

The student body reflects Sunnyside’s diverse, working-to-middle-class population: 43% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 24% White, and 5% multiracial, with a diversity index of 71%. The economic need index of 55.4% indicates a significant portion of families qualify for free or reduced lunch. About 13% of students have IEPs. PTA fundraising of $61 per student is below the district average of $78, suggesting fewer discretionary dollars for enrichment programs, though the PTA still raised over $51,000 this year.

Sunnyside is a densely populated, transit-friendly Queens neighborhood with a median household income around $78,000 and a 12% poverty rate. About 44% of residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and 17% of households have children — making it a family-oriented but not exclusively kid-heavy area. Environmental safety scores show some concerns: crime density and asthma rates are elevated, and air quality (PM2.5) registers above ideal levels. However, the neighborhood has parks, local restaurants, and decent transit connections to Manhattan.

The school is located on a major Queens avenue with good bus service. Many families walk or take the bus; parking can be challenging during drop-off and pickup times.