Robert E. Peary School

Academic proficiency data is not available for this school, which limits the ability to compare student achievement directly against District 24 averages (51% ELA, 55% Math). Without test score trends, it's difficult to assess whether students are making typical progress relative to peers across the district.

The school shows exceptional strength in trust and safety dimensions. Teachers report 95% feeling safe at work, and families show 94-95% trust in both teachers and the principal — numbers that exceed typical district averages. The school has zero suspensions, suggesting a restorative or supportive approach to discipline rather than exclusionary practices. However, teacher instruction quality scores (84%) lag behind the district average of 92%, which may reflect the challenges of serving a high-need student population. Parent satisfaction (86%) also trails the district average of 94%.

The student body is predominantly Hispanic (42%) and Black (33%), with smaller Asian (15%), White (6%), and Native American (3%) populations. This mirrors Ridgewood's diverse character. Notably, 100% of students have IEPs, indicating this is likely a specialized school serving students with individualized education programs. The diversity index of 75% reflects a richly mixed student population, though economic need is very high at 84% — meaning most families qualify for free or reduced lunch and other support services.

Ridgewood offers solid transit options (73/100) and moderate family density (61/100), making it workable for commuters. However, the neighborhood scores low on safety (40/100) and education orientation (38/100), suggesting fewer enrichment resources and parent-oriented amenities compared to other Queens neighborhoods. Environmental health indicators show concerns: the lead elevated rate (13.7%) and asthma emergency department rate (54.6 per 1,000) are worth noting for families with health-conscious priorities. The median home value of $1.02 million reflects the broader NYC market rather than local income levels, as the homeownership rate is low at 20%.

Ridgewood is generally walkable with access to bus routes, though families commuting from farther afield rely on the neighborhood's decent transit score. The area's lower safety score may factor into how parents view drop-off and pickup logistics.