At a Glance
A community-rooted zoned school with sky-high family satisfaction and zero suspensions, where academics are strong in early grades but math lags district averages
Families who prioritize a warm, trusting school community with excellent communication between staff and parents, and who have children who thrive in the early elementary years (where academics are strong). Parents should be prepared to actively support math at home, especially in upper grades, and must be committed to fighting chronic absenteeism — getting kids to school every day will be the single biggest factor in their success here. Works well for families who value relationship-heavy schools over test-score-focused environments.
- Near-universal parent trust (97-98%) and teacher-reported safety (100%) — families feel genuinely heard and kids feel secure
- Zero suspensions for three consecutive years — discipline is handled through relationship-building, not exclusion
- Third grade academics are exceptional: 82% ELA and 85.5% math proficiency
- Parent survey response rate of 62% with 310 responses shows deep family engagement despite lower PTA fundraising
- Diverse student body with 74% diversity index reflecting the multicultural neighborhood
- Math scores (60.2%) lag significantly behind the district average of 70% — this is a real gap to watch
- Chronic absenteeism at 73.3% is extraordinarily high and suggests serious attendance challenges despite strong school culture
- Fifth grade math proficiency at just 40.7% shows significant struggle in upper grades
- PTA fundraising at $33/student is below district average, meaning fewer extras funded by families
- Attendance rate of 92.4% trails the district average of 94% — kids aren't showing up as consistently as peers in nearby schools
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 25
P.S. 154 ranks toward the bottom of District 25, which is one of Queens' stronger districts. Among peer schools in the area, The Active Learning Elementary School scores 92/100 and P.S. 079 Francis Lewis scores 90/100 — both significantly higher than P.S. 154. The school sits below district averages in math, attendance, and overall score (2.6 vs 2.69), though it exceeds in ELA. This is a middle-tier school in a high-performing district, meaning families have access to stronger options nearby if academic performance is the top priority.
P.S. 154 shows a classic early-grade strength pattern — third graders are hitting 82% ELA and 85.5% math, but those numbers drop as kids move up, with fifth grade math at just 40.7%. Overall, ELA at 70% beats the district average of 65%, but math at 60.2% trails the district's 70%. The school gained ground on math in 2025 after a dip in 2022-2023, but the trend line is uneven, and the overall 2.6 score on the city's 4-point scale sits just below the district average of 2.69.
This is where P.S. 154 really shines — parent satisfaction at 95%, teacher instruction quality at 97%, and every single teacher reported feeling safe at school. Trust metrics are off the charts: 97% parent-teacher trust and 98% parent-principal trust. The school has had zero suspensions for three straight years, which is remarkable. But there's a big asterisk: chronic absenteeism at 73.3% is extraordinarily high, meaning nearly three-quarters of students missed significant school time. Attendance is only 92.4% versus the district average of 94%. The culture feels warm and trusting when families are engaged, but the chronic absence pattern suggests real challenges with getting kids to school regularly.
The school reflects its neighborhood: diverse (74% diversity index), with a plurality Asian population (45%) followed by Hispanic (28%) and white (17%). About 66.6% of students have economic need, and 16% have IEPs — slightly above typical for District 25. PTA fundraising brought in $18,200 this year, which works out to $33 per student — notably lower than the district average of $50 per student, suggesting fewer extra resources from parent fundraising. But what parents lack in dollars they make up in engagement: 310 families completed surveys (62% response rate), showing real investment in the school community.
Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest is a solidly middle-class Queens neighborhood with a 15% poverty rate, median household income of $77,000, and high homeownership at 46%. The area scores 60/100 on safety — not the safest in the city but not concerning — and has strong health environment scores (74/100). Transit access is limited (35/100), so most families likely drive or walk. With 21% households having children and an education orientation score of 55, it's a family-oriented area where schools matter.
Transit scores are low at 35/100, suggesting families primarily walk or drive to school rather than relying on public transit
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 310 families responded (62% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
PTA Fundraising
Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is P.S. 154 Queens a good school?
- On Motley, P.S. 154 Queens earns an overall quality score of 65/100 — a blend of New York State ELA and math results, attendance, and the school-climate survey. Its state test results run in line with the District 25 average.
- What grades does P.S. 154 Queens serve?
- P.S. 154 Queens serves grades Pre-K to 5.
- How do students get into P.S. 154 Queens?
- P.S. 154 Queens admits by zone — families living in its attendance zone are generally guaranteed a seat.
- Is P.S. 154 Queens public, charter, or private?
- P.S. 154 Queens is a public school in NYC Community School District 25.
- What neighborhood is P.S. 154 Queens in?
- P.S. 154 Queens is in Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest, Queens.
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