P.S. 193 Alfred J. Kennedy

Test scores here are genuinely strong — 77% ELA and 79% math proficiency puts this school well above District 25's already above-average marks. The historical trend shows steady growth from 2016-2019 (ELA climbing from 55.5% to 65.1%, math from 64.4% to 84.7%), a pandemic dip in 2022-2023, and a strong recovery to all-time highs in 2025. Grade-level breakdown reveals particular strength in younger grades — third graders hit 88% math proficiency, and fifth graders lead in ELA at 83.6%. The overall 3.12/4 score reflects this consistent performance.

The climate data tells a story of a trusted, safe, family-oriented school. Parent satisfaction sits at 93%, with remarkably high trust scores across the board — 96% parent-teacher trust, 94% parent-principal trust, and 96% reporting strong relationships. Teachers report 98% safety and 93% instruction quality. The discipline record is spotless: zero suspensions for three consecutive years. The one note of nuance is teacher collegial trust at 78% (lower than other measures) and the low teacher survey response count (37 responses), suggesting some teacher-level concerns that don't translate to the family experience.

The student body mirrors its Whitestone-Beechhurst neighborhood: 52% white, 24% Asian, 22% Hispanic, with virtually no Black students. The diversity index of 61% is moderate, and the economic need index of 28.8% is well below average — these are families with resources. The 16% IEP population is fairly standard. At 571 students across grades K-5 plus pre-K, class sizes average 24.7, matching the district exactly.

Whitestone-Beecurst is a stable, family-focused Queens neighborhood characterized by single-family homes, high homeownership (nearly 70%), and median household income near $95,000. The area scores 72 on safety and 70 on education orientation, indicating a community that prioritizes schools. Transit options are limited (score of 24.9 — this is very car-dependent), and the area has lower family density than you might expect for a school zone. Health indicators show typical urban challenges (asthma rates, lead exposure at 12.6%), but overall it's a residential, middle-to-upper-income pocket of Queens.

Walkable in the sense that neighborhood streets are quiet and safe for pedestrians, but families in this area typically drive — the low transit score (24.9) reflects limited bus and subway access. Most students likely arrive by car or walk from nearby homes.