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Ps/Ms 42 R Vernam

Arverne, NY

PublicElementary · Grades Nursery–8
Test scores
New York State tests, 2024–25

English language arts

334 tested · 92% of students

39% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 24% did.

  • Level 48%
  • Level 331%
  • Level 232%
  • Level 129%

Math

335 tested · 92% of students

40% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 29% did.

  • Level 410%
  • Level 330%
  • Level 230%
  • Level 130%

Science

94 tested · 84% of students

15% scored proficient. In 2023–24, 5% did.

  • Level 41%
  • Level 314%
  • Level 271%
  • Level 114%

Proficient means Level 3 or 4, out of the students tested.

Safety incidents
New York State Education Department
Measure2022–232023–24
Enrolled614619
Weapons possession21
Harassment, bullying, discrimination82
Cyberbullying20
Drugs11
Other threats11

None reported: Homicide, sexual offense, assault, bomb threat, false alarm, alcohol.

NYC Quality Report
2024-25 · Ranked among all NYC public schools
Attendance Rate83%
Teacher Attendance96%
Experienced Teachers87%
NYC Admissions Demand

2025-26 Admissions Cycle

Middle School

Zone Priority

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

11

Seats

60

Students with Disabilities

Apps/Seat

0.0

Applicants

3

Seats

13

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

—

Seats

30

Elementary School

Zoned

Apps/Seat

—

Applicants

40

Seats

50

School Transportation

2025-2026 school year

The transportation services this school receives. The city's Office of Pupil Transportation decides who qualifies and sets the specific stops, routes, and schedules, which aren't shown here.

  • Yellow bus to designated stops
    Stop-to-school service for general-education students.
  • Door-to-door service
    Curb-to-curb pickup, usually for students with an IEP, a 504 plan, or a medical need.
  • Student MetroCards or OMNY cards
    Public-transit fare for students who qualify.
  • Mid-day service
    Transportation during the school day.
  • After-school transportation
    Service for late-day and after-school programs.
Bus companies
ALLIED TRANSIT CORP.GRANDPA'S BUS CO., INC.L & M BUS CORPLOGAN BUS COMPANY INC.LORINDA ENTERPRISES, LTD.NYC SCHOOL BUS UMBRELLA SERVICES
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

619 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino29.6%
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White1.5%
x
Black or African American63.8%
x
Asian1.9%
x
Two or More Races2.1%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native1.1%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Courses and Activities

Updated 4mo ago

Arts27

Algebra I, Art, Ceramics, Chorus,

Clubs and Activities14

Art, Chorus, Coding, Homework Help,

Public school directory

NCES ID 360012302190

District
New York City Geographic District #27
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
619 students
Teachers (FTE)
46.6

Sources