P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam

P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam located at 4-88 Beach 66th St, Arverne, NY 11692, USA

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: pre-K, K–8
  • Neighborhood: Hammels-Arverne-Edgemere
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P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam
488 Beach 66 Street
Queens, Hammels-Arverne-Edgemere

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 35%, lower than most NYC elementary schools and about typical for those with similar economic need; math is up 16 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

Also worth knowing: Reading is up 5 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.

What the numbers say

  • 2026 reading proficiency is 26%, lower than most NYC elementary schools and about typical for NYC elementary schools with similar economic need.
  • Average class size (2025–26) is 18.6, smaller than most district elementary schools.
  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • Economic need is higher than at most district elementary schools (91% in 2025–26).

What its own parents say

95%

of parents trust the principal

95%

trust their child's teachers

90%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 43% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.39 · 17th 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

26%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

370 students tested

Level 140%
Level 234%
Level 319%
Level 48%

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

Students in special education14%

101 students tested

General education students31%

269 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 315%
Grade 422%
Grade 518%
Grade 627%
Grade 736%
Grade 846%

Mathematics

35%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

365 students tested

Level 136%
Level 228%
Level 328%
Level 47%

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

Students in special education24%

100 students tested

General education students40%

265 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 334%
Grade 431%
Grade 534%
Grade 624%
Grade 739%
Grade 850%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school26%
District 2748%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school35%
District 2755%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests18%26%14%35%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
201818%14%
201923%24%
202219%8%
202322%19%
202423%28%
202539%40%
202626%35%

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. Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI66%

    Economic need index: 83%1.7 mi away

  2. P.S. 047 Chris Galas57%

    Economic need index: 32%1.6 mi away

  3. Channel View School for Research51%

    Economic need index: 78%1.7 mi away

  4. Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School32%

    Economic need index: 89%1.7 mi away

  5. P.S. 183 Dr. Richard R. Green29%

    Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  6. P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam (this school)26%

    Economic need index: 91%

  7. Police Athletic League, Inc. Goldie Maple Academy Beacon24%

    Economic need index: 92%0.4 mi away

  8. Lighthouse Elementary School20%

    Economic need index: >95%1.5 mi away

  9. P.S. 105 The Bay School18%

    Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. P.S. 047 Chris Galas69%

    Economic need index: 32%1.6 mi away

  2. Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI57%

    Economic need index: 83%1.7 mi away

  3. Channel View School for Research49%

    Economic need index: 78%1.7 mi away

  4. P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam (this school)35%

    Economic need index: 91%

  5. Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School35%

    Economic need index: 89%1.7 mi away

  6. P.S. 183 Dr. Richard R. Green31%

    Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  7. P.S. 105 The Bay School22%

    Economic need index: >95%0.7 mi away

  8. Lighthouse Elementary School22%

    Economic need index: >95%1.5 mi away

  9. Police Athletic League, Inc. Goldie Maple Academy Beacon20%

    Economic need index: 92%0.4 mi away

P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam vs Police Athletic League, Inc. Goldie Maple Academy Beacon

MeasureP.S./M.S 042 R. VernamPolice Athletic League, Inc. Goldie Maple Academy Beacon
2026 reading proficient26% (-12 points vs 2025)24% (-4 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient35% (-4 points vs 2025)20% (-2 points vs 2025)
Average K–5 class size (2025–26)18.618.1
Enrollment (2025–26)623307
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.39.2
Family satisfaction (2026)90%96%
Principal trust (2026)95%96%
Teacher trust (2026)95%96%
Leadership (2026)95%98%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

P.S./M.S 042 R. Vernam has higher math proficiency than Police Athletic League, Inc. Goldie Maple Academy Beacon (35% vs 20%) and lower family satisfaction (2026) (90% vs 96%).

Student body

Enrollment

623 students

pre-K, K–8 · up 30 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Class size

18.6

children in the average K–5 class; about 11.3 students per teacher (2025–26)

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

6%

was 7% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

91% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 91% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

28%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 2% White, 31% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 62% Black, 2% multiracial, 52% female, 48% male.

Economic need index: 91% — 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
95%
Disability support services
85%
Outreach
90%
Facilities
84%
Parent involvement
92%

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

488 Beach 66 Street

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 14% in reading (101 tested), compared with 26% 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.

Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, Preschool
  • Location: Hammels-Arverne-Edgemere, Queens
  • Address: 488 Beach 66 Street