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Academy for New Americans

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #30 · Astoria, NY

A New York City Geographic District #30 middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

30-14 30TH ST, Astoria, NY 11102

  • Math 5% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-34.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.7 pts
Overall Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-25.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Chronic Absenteeism77.7%

Students at Academy for New Americans score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency5%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 34 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
38%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
8%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
3%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
3%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
3%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
3%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
3%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
3%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
3%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Academy for New Americans sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 99Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 85Excellent Transit
  • Bike 76Very Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$102,996

Median home value

$779,800

Median rent

$2,248/mo

College educated

58.2%

Homeownership

14.6%

Poverty rate

12.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Demetrios SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–120.1 mi476Compare →
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified7.86–80.4 mi402Compare →
Is 10 Horace GreeleyEnrollment path unverified6.66–80.8 mi647Compare →
Is 204 Oliver W HolmesEnrollment path unverified6.36–80.9 mi404Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #30

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#50 of 50
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Academy for New Americans is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Academy for New Americans

Academy for New Americans is a public middle school in Astoria, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #30, serving approximately 94 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,628 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Academy for New Americans

What grades does Academy for New Americans serve?

Academy for New Americans serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Academy for New Americans?

Academy for New Americans has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for New Americans?

The student-teacher ratio at Academy for New Americans is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academy for New Americans rank in NY?

Academy for New Americans ranks #4,628 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Academy for New Americans's MySchoolScout rating?

Academy for New Americans has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Academy for New Americans?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for New Americans has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Academy for New Americans a charter school?

No, Academy for New Americans is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Academy for New Americans a Title I school?

No, Academy for New Americans is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for New Americans?

96.8% of students at Academy for New Americans qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
94
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
77.7%
Area population (ZIP 11102)
28,349
Area average commute
41.1 min
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11102; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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