NCES ID: 3600101
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.
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Total Students
23,629
Schools
46
Graduation Rate
81.0%
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2024-25
State Data Year: 2023-24
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
N/AThis data is either not available at a state or per-district level, or will be added in the future.
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
NY Performance Levels:
Regents exams are New York State high school exit exams. Pass rate is % scoring 65+ (Level 3+).
Source: New York State Education Department (NYSED), 2023-24 School Year