Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.S. 163 Flushing Heights ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 163 Flushing Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
P.S. 163 Flushing Heights's student population of 780 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 163 Flushing Heights ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 163 Flushing Heights is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#975 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
79%
10%
Hispanic
15%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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. 163 Flushing Heights's ranking?
P.S. 163 Flushing Heights is ranked #975 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 163 Flushing Heights often compared to?
P.S. 163 Flushing Heightsis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 173 Fresh Meadows by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 163 Flushing Heights?
780 students attend P.S. 163 Flushing Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of P.S. 163 Flushing Heights students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 163 Flushing Heights?
P.S. 163 Flushing Heights has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 163 Flushing Heights offer ?
P.S. 163 Flushing Heights offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 163 Flushing Heights part of?
P.S. 163 Flushing Heights is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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