Very Good
#1470 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 31% in state
Is 141 Steinway (the)
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
37-11 21ST AVE, Long Island City, NY 11105
Enrollment
1,008
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
7.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,008
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
7.2
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,470 of 4,742
In Long Island City
#22 of 38
public schools
In district
#22 of 50
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30
Equity
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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About Is 141 Steinway (the)
Is 141 Steinway (the) is a public middle school in Long Island City, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30. Is 141 Steinway (the) serves approximately 1,008 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 141 Steinway (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,470 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 141 Steinway (the) show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 6.7
- NY avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Is 141 Steinway (the) — Students at Is 141 Steinway (the) score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
69.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How Is 141 Steinway (the) Compares
See how Is 141 Steinway (the) performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
37-11 21ST AVE, Long Island City, NY 11105
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 141 Steinway (the) may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. LEXINGTON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Jackson Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is YOUNG WOMENS LEADERSHIP SCHOOL - ASTORIA (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, 30TH AVENUE SCHOOL (THE) (G & T CITYWIDE) (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Astoria), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Long Island City, see our Long Island City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11105 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$100,306
Median Home Value
$1,089,000
Median Rent
$2,211/mo
Population
38,507
College Educated
54.6%
Homeownership
24%
Avg Commute
39.7 min
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Median Age
36.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 141 Steinway (the)
What grades does Is 141 Steinway (the) serve?
Is 141 Steinway (the) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 141 Steinway (the)?
Is 141 Steinway (the) has an enrollment of approximately 1,008 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 141 Steinway (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 141 Steinway (the) is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 141 Steinway (the) rank in NY?
Is 141 Steinway (the) ranks #1,470 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 141 Steinway (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Is 141 Steinway (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Is 141 Steinway (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 141 Steinway (the) has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 141 Steinway (the) a charter school?
No, Is 141 Steinway (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 141 Steinway (the) a Title I school?
No, Is 141 Steinway (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 141 Steinway (the)?
69.6% of students at Is 141 Steinway (the) qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (718) 278-6403
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30- District Enrollment
- 37,414
- Schools in District
- 52
- District Rank
- #22 of 50
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