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Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School

Grades K-5 · 611 BEACH 19 STREET · Queens

Ruth Peets-Butcher, Principal · 347-403-9231

84Q170Charter

About

Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School, a K-5 charter school in Queens, stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with ELA and Math proficiency rates of 93% and 94% respectively, placing it well above citywide averages. Parents consistently express high satisfaction, praising the school's warm, caring environment, hands-on learning, and strong commitment to family partnership. The school fosters a joyful culture through morning meetings and community events, aiming to ground students in strong academics, character, and a sense of belonging. With a smaller enrollment than the citywide median, it offers a close-knit learning environment. The school also maintains a 0.0 suspension rate, contributing to a positive and safe climate. It serves a student population with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and a significant Black and Hispanic demographic, and emphasizes rigorous core academics alongside intervention and enrichment opportunities.

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Academics

State test proficiency rates and acceleration.

ELA proficiency

93%

Math proficiency

94%

Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).

Attendance rate

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Avg class size (general ed)

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Avg class size (ICT)

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Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyExcellentAI-estimated

Parent survey · overall positive

92%100% response rate

Teacher survey · overall positive

92%37% response rate

Survey topics

Safety96%city 89%

My students are safe…outside around this school.89%
My students are safe…traveling between home and this school.89%
My students are safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.100%
My students are safe…in my class(es).100%
Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Bullying prevention20%city 42%

At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.20%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (20%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.

Emotional support98%city 84%

How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.100%
How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.100%
How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.100%
How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Academic expectations89%city 87%

In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.100%
How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.78%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

Family outreach99%city 94%

At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.100%
At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.100%
At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.97%
Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.97%
My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.99%
I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.98%
My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.97%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (99%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Parent–teacher trust97%city 95%

I feel respected by my child's teachers.98%
Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.96%
My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.97%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Show all survey topics

Rigorous Instruction

Strong Core Instruction100%city 91%

In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Science].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Science].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Science].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Science].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].100%
In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 91% citywide.

Quality of Student Discussion92%city 67%

How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.80%
How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.90%
How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.100%
How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.90%
How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.

Collaborative Teachers

Peer Collaboration93%city 87%

At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.100%
At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.90%
At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility92%city 79%

How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.90%
How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.100%
How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.90%
How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.80%
How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (92%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.

Quality of Professional Development90%city 82%

Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.80%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.90%
Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction90%city 92%

I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.100%
I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.100%
I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.89%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.89%
I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.90%
I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).80%
I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.90%
I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.90%
I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.90%
I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.80%
I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (90%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

School Commitment89%city 83%

I usually look forward to each working day at this school.100%
I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.90%
I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.78%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Supportive Environment

Classroom Behavior93%city 66%

How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.90%
How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.100%
How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.80%
How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Effective School Leadership

Instructional Leadership99%city 86%

The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.100%
The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.100%
The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.100%
How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (99%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Inclusive Leadership98%city 95%

The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.97%
The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.99%
The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.97%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Program Coherence97%city 83%

At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.100%
At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.100%
At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.90%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Teacher Influence64%city 66%

At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.100%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.40%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.30%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.80%
How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.70%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (64%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Strong Family-Community Ties

Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher100%city 96%

My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5].100%
My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 96% citywide.

Strong Relationships96%city 90%

At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].96%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Parent Involvement in School75%city 71%

Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.96%
Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.97%
My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5].100%
I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.7%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (75%) is their average, vs 71% citywide.

Trust

Teacher-Principal Trust100%city 84%

I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.100%
The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.100%
The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.100%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).100%
The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.100%
The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.100%
The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Parent-Principal Trust98%city 94%

I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.99%
I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).97%
The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.99%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Teacher-Teacher Trust97%city 86%

Teachers in this school trust each other.100%
It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.90%
I feel respected by other teachers at this school.100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.^[3]

Operational health

Attendance

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Chronic absenteeism

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Suspension rate

Student body

Race / ethnicity^[4]

Black 53%
Hispanic 40%
White 2%
Multiracial 4%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender^[4]

Female 55%
Male 45%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

311

Economic Need Index

78%

Free / reduced lunch

74%

English learners

16%

Students with IEPs

16%

Location & commute

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