D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Cynthia Jenkins School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 179-37 137TH AVE, Jamaica, NY 11434
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 29% proficient · 14th 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
274
Students
enrolled
8.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%14/100reading 13th percentile, math 15th percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% 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 −21 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 proficiency27% (−29 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency29% (−28 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
Black27%32%reading -8 pts, math +0 pts42nd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%30%reading -6 pts, math -7 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -10 pts, math -8 pts28th 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 179-37 137TH AVE
City Jamaica
ZIP Code 11434
District 3600101
NCES School ID 360010102169
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11434

Understanding the community around Cynthia Jenkins School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,728
Per Capita Income $34,177
Poverty Rate 8.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 36.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%
High School or Higher 87.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $551,800
Median Rent $1,375
Owner-Occupied 48.2%
Renter-Occupied 51.8%
View full data for ZIP 11434 →

Thinking about moving into this school’s area? See what homes and rents actually cost in ZIP 11434 — values, rent, and how it compares to nearby ZIPs. Free, no signup. See 11434 housing costs →

Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cynthia Jenkins School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 80.3%
Hispanic/Latino 13.1%
White 1.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian 1.8%
Two or More Races 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 274
Teachers (FTE) 33.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cynthia Jenkins School?
Cynthia Jenkins School 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 Cynthia Jenkins School?
Cynthia Jenkins School has 274 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.1:1.
What grades does Cynthia Jenkins School serve?
Cynthia Jenkins School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cynthia Jenkins School receive per student?
Cynthia Jenkins School receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cynthia Jenkins School in 11434 ▼
Avg Home Value
$721,946
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,083
1-Year Change
+4.9%
% Renters
51.8%

Other Schools in 11434

View all schools and real estate data for 11434 →

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