World Journalism Preparatory: A College Board School

ELA proficiency at 71.9% beats the District 25 average of 64.9%, and math at 66.4% is close behind despite sitting slightly below the district's 69.6%. The school has come a long way from 2016 when only 47% of students were proficient in ELA and just 34% in math — that's real growth over nine years. Grade 8 students are particularly strong, with 82.4% hitting ELA proficiency and 71.1% in math, suggesting the upper grades deliver strong instruction.

The climate data tells a nuanced story. Teacher instruction quality scores 91%, teacher collegial trust is nearly perfect at 96%, and parent-principal trust sits at 93% — families clearly feel connected to leadership. But there's a tension: chronic absenteeism is strikingly high at 84%, well above typical district rates, and parent satisfaction at 87% runs below the district average of 93.7%. The school has zero suspensions, which is excellent, but the attendance pattern raises questions about whether all students are fully engaged day-to-day.

The student body is genuinely diverse: 38% White, 37% Hispanic, 17% Asian, and 4% Black, with a diversity index of 70%. This mirrors Auburndale itself, a neighborhood that's stable and affluent (median income $87K, 67% homeowners) but not monolithic. About 22% of students have IEPs, suggesting solid support for special education. The economic need index of 42.6% is moderate — this isn't a high-poverty school, but it's not exclusively affluent either.

Auburndale is a quiet, residential Queens neighborhood with a family orientation — the education orientation score of 77.78 and stability score of 96.17 reflect a community that values staying put and schooling. Median home values top $914,000, and only 8.7% of residents live in poverty. Safety scores are moderate at 72, though transit access is limited (34.1), meaning most families will drive or walk.

With limited transit options and a neighborhood built around single-family homes, most students likely walk or are driven to school. Families without cars should factor in commute logistics.