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#2298 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 48% in state
Collaborative Arts Middle School
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #29 · Springfield Gardens, NY
A New York City Geographic District #29 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
145-00 SPRINGFIELD BLVD, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Collaborative Arts Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 29% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 70Excellent Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,766
Median home value
$631,700
Median rent
$2,038/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11413; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Voices Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 304 | Compare → |
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| Queens United Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 331 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #29
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #20 of 46
- 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.
Collaborative Arts Middle School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Collaborative Arts Middle School
Collaborative Arts Middle School is a public middle school in Springfield Gardens, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #29, serving approximately 284 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,298 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Collaborative Arts Middle School
What grades does Collaborative Arts Middle School serve?
Collaborative Arts Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Collaborative Arts Middle School?
Collaborative Arts Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collaborative Arts Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collaborative Arts Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Collaborative Arts Middle School rank in NY?
Collaborative Arts Middle School ranks #2,298 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Collaborative Arts Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Collaborative Arts Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Collaborative Arts Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Collaborative Arts Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Collaborative Arts Middle School a charter school?
No, Collaborative Arts Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Collaborative Arts Middle School a Title I school?
No, Collaborative Arts Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collaborative Arts Middle School?
85.2% of students at Collaborative Arts Middle School 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
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.3%
- Phone
- (718) 977-6181
- Area population (ZIP 11413)
- 45,072
- Area average commute
- 47.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 11413; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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