Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ps/is 87 Middle Village ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ps/is 87 Middle Village ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Ps/is 87 Middle Village's student population of 517 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Ps/is 87 Middle Village ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ps/is 87 Middle Village is 0.55, 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
#1279 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
1%
15%
White
28%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ps/is 87 Middle Village's ranking?
Ps/is 87 Middle Village is ranked #1279 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Ps/is 87 Middle Village often compared to?
Ps/is 87 Middle Villageis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 128 Lorraine Tuzzo-juniper Valley, P.s. 49 Dorothy Bonawit Kole by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Ps/is 87 Middle Village?
517 students attend Ps/is 87 Middle Village.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Ps/is 87 Middle Village students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ps/is 87 Middle Village?
Ps/is 87 Middle Village has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ps/is 87 Middle Village offer ?
Ps/is 87 Middle Village offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ps/is 87 Middle Village part of?
Ps/is 87 Middle Village is part of New York City Geographic District #24.
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