P.S./I.S. 087 Middle Village

P.S./I.S. 087 Middle Village (24Q087) is a public school in District 24, Middle Village, Queens, serving grades pre-K, K–8. In 2026, 64% of tested students were proficient in reading and 72% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 549 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE). The average K–5 class size was 17.1 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–8
  • Neighborhood: Middle Village
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

P.S./I.S. 087 Middle Village
79-38 67 Drive
Queens, Middle Village

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 64%, higher than most NYC elementary schools, including those with similar economic need; down 8 points from 2025; reading is down 8 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

Also worth knowing: In 2025, students in special education scored 45% in reading (49 tested), compared with 72% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Average class size (2025–26) is 17.1, smaller than most elementary schools in the district and citywide.
  • 2026 math proficiency is 72%, higher than most district elementary schools. Math is up 10 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.
  • Too few families answered the 2026 survey (23%) to compare results.

Family survey (2026), too few responses to compare: 23% answered

of parents trust the principal:
91%
trust their child's teachers:
95%
satisfied with the education overall:
95%

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.51 · 51st 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

278 students tested

Level 112%
Level 224%
Level 336%
Level 428%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2025)

Students in special education45%

49 students tested

General education students77%

226 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 365%
Grade 470%
Grade 571%
Grade 663%
Grade 750%
Grade 858%

Mathematics

72%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

281 students tested

Level 19%
Level 219%
Level 343%
Level 429%

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

Students in special education49%

35 students tested

General education students76%

246 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 379%
Grade 479%
Grade 589%
Grade 662%
Grade 759%
Grade 864%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school64%
District 2440%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school72%
District 2449%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests51%64%41%72%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
201851%41%
201957%49%
202259%48%
202371%62%
202465%70%
202572%70%
202664%72%

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. P.S./I.S. 087 Middle Village (this school)64%

    Economic need index: 67%

  2. Economic need index: 52%0.5 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 71%1.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 50%0.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 39%0.8 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 45%0.6 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 70%1.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 65%1.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 67%0.9 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 71%1.5 mi away

  2. P.S./I.S. 087 Middle Village (this school)72%

    Economic need index: 67%

  3. Economic need index: 45%0.6 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 52%0.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 50%0.7 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 39%0.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 65%1.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 70%1.5 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 67%0.9 mi away

P.S./I.S. 087 Middle Village vs P.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale

MeasureP.S./I.S. 087 Middle VillageP.S./I.S. 119 The Glendale
2026 reading proficient64% (-8 points vs 2025)63% (-8 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient72% (+3 points vs 2025)69% (-1 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)17.124.2
Enrollment (2025–26)5491205
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)8.715.7
Family satisfaction (2026)95%95%
Principal trust (2026)91%97%
Teacher trust (2026)95%97%
Leadership (2026)93%97%
Distance between schools0.5 mi

Student body

Enrollment

549 students

pre-K, K–8 · down 13 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

17.1

children in the average K–5 class; about 8.7 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

12%

was 14% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

73% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 67% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

21%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 26% White, 60% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 1% Black, 1% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 67% — 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
93%
Disability support services
93%
Outreach
93%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
96%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

79-38 67 Drive

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 2025, students in special education here scored 45% in reading (49 tested), compared with 72% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.
  • This school serves elementary and middle grades, so its scores blend both. Compare it with K–5 schools carefully.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool
  • Location: Middle Village, Queens
  • Address: 79-38 67 Drive