The top reported proficiency rate is 88% in Social studies. The lowest is 31% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Ps 92 Harry T Stewart Sr
PS 92 Harry T. Stewart Sr. sits on a residential block in Corona, Queens, a dense working-class neighborhood that runs along the 7 train's elevated corridor. The school serves prekindergarten through fifth grade and draws from one of the most heavily Hispanic communities in New York City. Nearly the entire enrollment identifies as Hispanic, and a large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of a neighborhood built largely by immigrant and first-generation families. English learner data was not reported in the available records, which is worth noting given the neighborhood's documented multilingual character; a parent may want to ask the school directly about its language support programs.
The school is large for its grade band, serving hundreds of students from prekindergarten through fifth grade across all year levels. That scale puts it in the context of a neighborhood that has grown faster than its housing supply for decades. Corona's Community District added residents at a rate that outpaced new construction by a wide margin, and the resulting density shapes everyday school life. The building sits on a neighborhood street, embedded in the residential fabric rather than on a separated campus, consistent with how elementary schools throughout Corona are positioned.
On state assessments, the picture divides clearly by subject and grade. Math is the clearer strength. Third graders scored well above the majority of their tested peers, and fourth grade results remained solid, though fifth grade math proficiency fell to roughly the midpoint. Across these grades the school performed at or near the midpoint relative to other districts in Queens County where comparison data was available. ELA results were more uniform but notably lower at every grade tested, with third, fourth, and fifth grade all landing well below the math marks. Fifth grade science proficiency was the lowest result in the data, with fewer than a third of students scoring at the proficient level. Social studies assessment data dates from well over a decade ago and should not be read as a current measure. Trend data across years was not available, so it is not possible to say from this record whether performance has been improving or declining. A parent who wants to understand trajectory would need to ask the school or consult the district's own reporting.
The district, NYC Geographic District 30, has been the site of several changes worth knowing. Under the NYC Reads initiative, publicly reported as a citywide mandate launched in recent years, all elementary schools including those in District 30 are now required to use one of three phonics-based reading curricula, replacing the prior practice of principal-level curriculum choice. That shift applies directly to how reading is taught at PS 92. The city also overhauled its Gifted and Talented admissions process, replacing the standardized entrance exam with a grades-and-lottery model, which publicly reported accounts describe as affecting how District 30 families access accelerated elementary programs. A new STEAM-focused middle school opened in Sunnyside in 2023, which is relevant context for families thinking ahead to where PS 92 fifth graders go next.
Housing in the zip code that serves this part of Corona sits above both the statewide and national median home values, and values have continued to rise over the past year. Rents are high relative to national norms as well, which is consistent with the broader Queens market. Families looking to live within the school's zone are entering a market where costs have climbed steadily, even as the neighborhood maintains a predominantly renter and working-class character. The elevated 7 train makes it easy to reach Midtown Manhattan and other parts of Queens without a car, and the proximity to Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with its museums, open space, and athletic facilities, is a concrete part of the neighborhood's daily life.
PS 92 is a school where math instruction, particularly in the earlier grades, produces outcomes that hold up relative to Queens County peers, while English language arts and science proficiency are areas where results are softer. A parent would be well served to ask the school specifically about its ELA and science approaches, how it supports students who are learning English, and what the pathway looks like into District 30 middle schools from here.
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