D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Ps 43

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 160 BEACH 29TH ST, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 25% · Math 20% proficient · 16th percentile in New York
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
615
Students
enrolled
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%16/100reading 17th percentile, math 14th percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 93% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−31 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency20% (−37 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White45%35%reading -7 pts, math -23 pts23rd percentile (list)
Black22%17%reading -8 pts, math -7 pts30th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading -7 pts, math -14 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income24%18%reading -10 pts, math -16 pts20th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 160 BEACH 29TH ST
City Far Rockaway
ZIP Code 11691
District 3600123
NCES School ID 360012302512
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11691

Understanding the community around Ps 43 helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,153
Per Capita Income $29,562
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%
High School or Higher 79.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $632,300
Median Rent $1,424
Owner-Occupied 28.1%
Renter-Occupied 71.9%
View full data for ZIP 11691 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ps 43.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 57.6%
Hispanic/Latino 37.4%
White 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Races 0.7%
American Indian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 615
Teachers (FTE) 48.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ps 43?
Ps 43 has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ps 43?
Ps 43 has 615 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Ps 43 serve?
Ps 43 serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ps 43 receive per student?
Ps 43 receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ps 43 in 11691 ▼
Avg Home Value
$682,588
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,124
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
71.9%

Other Schools in 11691

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026