Ps/ms 42 R Vernam

488 Beach 66th St
Arverne, NY 11692
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/ms 42 R Vernam ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ps/ms 42 R Vernam ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Ps/ms 42 R Vernam's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
619 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Ps/ms 42 R Vernam ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4256 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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8%
46%
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19%
49%
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45-49%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
30%
30%
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Black
64%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam's ranking?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam is ranked #4256 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/ms 42 R Vernam often compared to?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernamis often viewed alongside schools like Goldie Maple Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
619 students attend Ps/ms 42 R Vernam.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ps/ms 42 R Vernam students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ps/ms 42 R Vernam?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/ms 42 R Vernam offer ?
Ps/ms 42 R Vernam offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ps/ms 42 R Vernam part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 619 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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