NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29 serves 23,629 students across 46 schools in Queens, with a relatively stable enrollment declining 0.2% from the prior year. The district operates 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

Academic performance shows mixed results relative to state benchmarks. Reading proficiency stands at 45.0%, marginally below the state average of 45.8%. The graduation rate of 81.0% falls 5.2 percentage points below the state average of 86.2%, while the 3.0% dropout rate indicates some students leave before completion. Chronic absenteeism at 13.0% suggests attendance challenges that may impact learning outcomes.

The district serves a diverse student population with significant socioeconomic disparities. Seventy-eight percent of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, while 19.0% receive special education services and 13.0% are English learners. Racial composition is predominantly Black (51.1%) and Hispanic (22.4%), with Asian students representing 17.7% and White students 1.9% of enrollment.

These demographic characteristics indicate a district managing complex educational needs within an urban setting. The combination of high poverty rates, substantial English learner and special education populations, and academic metrics tracking slightly below or notably below state averages suggests the district operates in a high-need context requiring resources aligned with its student demographics and achievement patterns.