Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-5, P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount's student population of 538 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount is 0.71, 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
#833 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
43%
10%
Hispanic
18%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount is ranked #833 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount often compared to?
P.S. 174 William Sidney Mountis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 175 Lynn Gross Discovery School, P.S. 139 Rego Park by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount?
538 students attend P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount?
P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount offer ?
P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount part of?
P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount located?
P.S. 174 William Sidney Mount is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Rego Park, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Flushing.
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