Goldie Maple Academy

Goldie Maple Academy, serving students from Pre-K through 8th grade in Arverne, Queens, aims to be a vibrant and inclusive learning community focused on academic excellence and personal growth. The school is notable for its "Core Knowledge" curriculum, which emphasizes a rigorous academic approach and cultural literacy. Parent sentiment is mixed; some families express high satisfaction with the school and its leadership, particularly regarding incident resolution and teacher availability. However, other parents have raised concerns about administrative consistency, communication, and the availability of arts and extracurricular programs. Academically, the school's ELA and Math proficiency rates are well below the citywide 25th percentile, indicating a significant area for development. The school's official rating for instruction and performance is "Needs Improvement," which is a concern. Despite this, the school maintains strong relationships with families, as reflected by high positive responses in parent surveys. The school also boasts an excellent 0% suspension rate, contributing to a safe environment, though its overall safety and school climate rating is "Fair."