P.S. 184 Flushing Manor

P.S. 184 outperforms District 25 across every academic metric. Math proficiency at 84.1% is a full 15 points above the district average of 69.6%, and ELA at 73.4% runs nearly 9 points ahead of the 64.9% district average. The overall 3.15 rating on the 4-point scale sits well above the district's 2.69. Looking at the grade-level breakdown, third and fifth graders perform strongest in both subjects, with fifth grade math reaching 86.9% proficiency. The long-term trend shows meaningful growth since 2016, though scores have seesawed — math dipped in 2022 before rebounding strongly in 2025. This isn't a steady climb, but a pattern of resilience with recent results hitting the school's highest marks.

The survey data here is remarkable. Parent satisfaction hits 94%, and trust metrics between families and staff — parent-teacher trust (96%), parent-principal trust (96%), and strong relationships (91%) — reflect a community that feels genuinely connected. Teachers report near-universal trust in leadership (96%) and each other (97%), plus a 98% sense of safety in the building. Instruction quality scores 87%, a touch below the district average but still strong. Attendance sits at 95%, matching the district. The discipline record is spotless — zero suspensions across the past three years. This is a school where the day-to-day feels stable, collaborative, and safe, with adults who work well together and families who feel heard.

With 496 students across pre-K through fifth grade, P.S. 184 is a mid-sized elementary that reflects its neighborhood's character. The student body is majority Asian (55%), with a substantial White population (29%), followed by Hispanic students (14%). The diversity index of 60% indicates a mix of backgrounds, though the neighborhood itself is predominantly working-class Chinese and Korean families with growing numbers of young White families. The economic need index of 40.2% suggests a moderate level of need — not the wealthiest zone in the city, but comfortable. Sixteen percent of students have IEPs, indicating standard special education services. PTA fundraising of $123 per student exceeds the district average, pointing to active family involvement.

Bay Terrace-Clearview in Queens is a residential neighborhood of single-family homes, co-ops, and small apartment buildings — the kind of place where kids ride bikes on quiet streets and families walk to local parks. The median home value of $561,712 and homeownership rate of 78.4% signal a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class community. Safety scores at 77 out of 100 are solid, and the health environment rating of 98 reflects clean air and low environmental hazards. Transit access (38) is limited — this is a car-dependent area — but families with school-age children often appreciate the quiet. The education orientation score of 61 suggests this is a neighborhood where families prioritize schools.

Bay Terrace-Clearview is car-oriented, and most families drive or get dropped off. The area has some walkability near the main commercial strips, but students from further reaches of the zone likely need transportation.