P.S. Q177

Test score data was not provided for this school, making it difficult to directly compare academic performance against the district average of 76% ELA and 80% math. However, the district's overall average rating of 3.1 out of 4 suggests moderate performance across schools, and families should inquire directly about specific test results during school visits. The 25.5 average class size matches the district average, indicating typical staffing levels.

This is where P.S. Q177 truly shines. Parent satisfaction at 94% exceeds the district average of 92%, and the trust numbers are remarkable: 98% of parents trust both teachers and the principal — practically unheard of. Teachers echo that confidence, with 96% rating instruction quality well above the district average of 90%, and 100% reporting they feel safe at work. The single suspension-free year and zero current suspension rate (against a district average of 0.1%) suggests a restorative or proactive approach to discipline that keeps kids in classrooms learning. With a 50% family survey response rate and 70 teacher responses, these aren't thin data — real families and staff are expressing real satisfaction.

The student body reflects Auburndale's evolving demographics: 31% Black, 24% Hispanic, 22% Asian, 19% White, and 3% Native American, creating a diversity index of 83% that mirrors the neighborhood's mixed character. The economic need index of 84.4% is notably high — well above what the affluent homeownership surrounding might suggest — indicating many families qualify for free or reduced lunch. This isn't a school serving only affluent families; it's serving working and middle-class families across racial and cultural lines. The 100% IEP figure in the data appears anomalous and may reflect a data entry issue, but families should clarify special education services directly.

Auburndale is a settled, family-forward Queens neighborhood where nearly 7 out of 10 residents own their homes and stability ranks in the 96th percentile — people stay here for decades. The median household income of $87,000 and relatively low 8.7% poverty rate create economic security, though 84% of students still qualify for economic need programs. Education orientation scores 78th percentile, meaning families here prioritize schooling. Safety rates a solid 72 — above average — though parents should know the lead elevated rate (12.6%) and asthma rates (55 per 1,000) warrant attention for families with environmental health concerns. Transit access is limited (34th percentile), so most families drive or walk.

With a walkability score not explicitly provided but implied by the neighborhood's residential density and family orientation, most families likely walk or drive. The limited transit score (34th percentile) means car-dependent for many, though the neighborhood's compact residential streets make walking feasible for those close by.