P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount

Test scores at P.S. 174 are exceptional — 82.4% ELA and 82.7% math proficiency compared to district averages of roughly 63% in both subjects. The school earns a 3.3/4 overall quality rating, well above the district average of 2.5. Looking at the trend, scores have climbed steadily from 60.3% ELA in 2016 to today, with math jumping particularly sharply from 64.5% to 82.7% over the same period. Grade 3 students perform strongest, with math proficiency at 91.8%, while Grade 4 shows slightly lower scores (73.3% ELA) — typical for the transition year, but worth watching.

The day-to-day feel at P.S. 174 appears positive from a family perspective: 92% of parents report satisfaction, 97% trust teachers, and 98% trust the principal. Teachers rate instruction quality at 98% and report 95% safety — all above district averages. However, a significant gap exists: teacher-principal trust sits at only 68%, and teacher collegial trust at 73%, both below what families experience. Attendance is strong at 94.7% versus 91.4% district-wide, and the school has maintained a zero suspension rate for three consecutive years. The climate feels warm and productive for students and parents, though teachers may have concerns about leadership that don't reach family ears.

With 553 students, P.S. 174 is a mid-sized elementary school that reflects its neighborhood's demographics: 42% Asian, 26% White, 20% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 3% Black, and 1% Native American. The diversity index of 78% is a real strength. Economic need is moderate at 38.1% (district average hovers around there), and 11% of students have IEPs — a small special education population. PTA fundraising totaled $48,789 ($88 per student), which is notably lower than the district average of $165 per student, suggesting either less aggressive fundraising or different family giving patterns.

Rego Park is a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class Queens neighborhood with a strong family orientation — 62.84% family density percentile and 53.3% of residents holding bachelor's degrees. The area scores well on health environment (77) and education orientation (70), though safety scores come in at 44 — roughly middle of the pack for the city. Transit access is decent at 57, and the neighborhood offers typical Queens residential character with local shops and restaurants. Families should note the moderate homeownership rate (44%) and median home values around $622,000.

The school sits in a residential pocket of Rego Park; families typically walk or drive from nearby blocks, with moderate street activity and typical suburban-style street parking