P.S. 151 Mary D. Carter

P.S. 151 Mary D. Carter (30Q151) is a public school in District 30, Astoria, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–5. In 2026, 64% of tested students were proficient in reading and 70% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 303 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 13.5 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–5
  • Neighborhood: Astoria
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S. 151 Mary D. Carter
50-05 31 Avenue
Queens, Astoria

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 64%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; reading is up 18 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 30% in reading (37 tested), compared with 64% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Average class size (2025–26) is 13.5, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 99%, higher than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most district elementary schools.
  • Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Math: 70% in 2026, up 8 points from 2025 and 19 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

100%

trust their child's teachers

99%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 59% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.62 · 81st percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

64%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

138 students tested

Level 116%
Level 220%
Level 325%
Level 438%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education30%

37 students tested

General education students76%

101 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 374%
Grade 463%
Grade 554%

Mathematics

70%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

141 students tested

Level 116%
Level 213%
Level 319%
Level 451%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education42%

38 students tested

General education students81%

103 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 372%
Grade 473%
Grade 565%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school64%
District 3055%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school70%
District 3062%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests43%64%35%70%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201843%35%
201945%53%
202235%33%
202346%51%
202444%47%
202563%62%
202664%70%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 60%0.7 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 57%1.0 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 50%0.9 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 56%0.9 mi away

  5. P.S. 151 Mary D. Carter (this school)64%

    Economic need index: 81%

  6. Economic need index: 63%0.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 73%0.9 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 68%0.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 78%0.5 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 57%1.0 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 63%0.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 60%0.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 50%0.9 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 56%0.9 mi away

  6. P.S. 151 Mary D. Carter (this school)70%

    Economic need index: 81%

  7. Economic need index: 68%0.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 78%0.5 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 73%0.9 mi away

P.S. 151 Mary D. Carter vs P.S. 070

MeasureP.S. 151 Mary D. CarterP.S. 070
2026 reading proficient64% (+1 points vs 2025)51% (-7 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient70% (+8 points vs 2025)63% (+1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)13.519.5
Enrollment (2025–26)303775
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)6.711.5
Family satisfaction (2026)99%98%
Principal trust (2026)99%99%
Teacher trust (2026)100%99%
Leadership (2026)100%99%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

P.S. 151 Mary D. Carter has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 070 (64% vs 51%) and higher math proficiency (70% vs 63%).

Student body

Enrollment

303 students

pre-K, K–5 · up 39 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

13.5

children in the average K–5 class; about 6.7 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

16%

was 24% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

83% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 81% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

27%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 11% White, 50% Hispanic, 17% Asian, 20% Black, 1% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 81% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
100%
Disability support services
100%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
96%
Parent involvement
97%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

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Admissions

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Address

50-05 31 AVENUE

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 30% in reading (37 tested), compared with 64% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Preschool
  • Location: Astoria, Queens
  • Address: 50-05 31 Avenue