Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 164 Queens Valley ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 546 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 164 Queens Valley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
P.s. 164 Queens Valley's student population of 546 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
546 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.s. 164 Queens Valley ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 164 Queens Valley is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1586 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
10%
Hispanic
32%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 164 Queens Valley's ranking?
P.s. 164 Queens Valley is ranked #1586 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 164 Queens Valley often compared to?
P.s. 164 Queens Valleyis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 165 Edith K Bergtraum by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 164 Queens Valley?
546 students attend P.s. 164 Queens Valley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of P.s. 164 Queens Valley students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 164 Queens Valley?
P.s. 164 Queens Valley has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 164 Queens Valley offer ?
P.s. 164 Queens Valley offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.s. 164 Queens Valley part of?
P.s. 164 Queens Valley is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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