P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale

This school outperforms its district averages significantly — ELA at 70.8% and math at 73.9% compared to district averages of 51% and 55% respectively. The math program has shown particular strength, climbing steadily from 64% in 2016 to the mid-70s in recent years. However, there's a notable gap between younger and older grades: students in grades 3-5 are performing at exceptional levels (81-88% math proficiency), while middle school grades show more modest results (65-73% math). This 'dip' in upper grades is a pattern families should understand when evaluating the full K-8 trajectory.

The survey data is extraordinary: 97% parent satisfaction, 98% parent-teacher trust, 97% instruction quality, and 99% safety ratings. Teachers report 100% trust in the principal — a rare finding. However, there's a disconnect with the chronic absenteeism rate of 79%, which is significantly above district averages and affects nearly all demographic groups similarly (ranging from 65.8% for Hispanic students to 96.7% for Asian students). This high absenteeism rate despite positive survey responses suggests families may be satisfied with the school experience but facing logistical, health, or motivational barriers to daily attendance. Discipline is nearly nonexistent with just 1 suspension last year and a steady multi-year decline.

The student body is notably diverse: 35% white, 32% Asian, 29% Hispanic, with very low Black (1%) and Native American (1%) enrollment. This roughly mirrors the Glendale neighborhood demographics, which skews working-to-middle-class with a 49% homeownership rate and moderate family density. The diversity index of 70% is solid, and the economic need index of 48.9% indicates a mixed-income population. About 11% of students have IEPs, which is typical for the area.

Glendale in Queens is a stable, residential neighborhood with single- and two-family homes, a median home value around $774,000 and a low 8.6% poverty rate. Safety scores are moderate (61st percentile), though transit access is limited (36th percentile) — families should expect to rely on cars or buses rather than subway proximity. The area has decent parks and family-oriented amenities, and the neighborhood scores well on health environment (79th percentile). It's a practical, suburban-feel area within Queens that attracts families seeking more space than Manhattan or core Brooklyn can offer.

The neighborhood is car-dependent with limited subway access. Most families will walk or drive; the area has decent sidewalk infrastructure but lacks the walkability of denser urban neighborhoods. Bus service connects to nearby transit hubs.