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Is 192 Linden (the)

Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29

109-89 204TH ST, Saint Albans, NY 11412

Enrollment

351

Student-Teacher

9:1

Score

5.4

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New York schools

#3,204 of 4,742

In Saint Albans

#4 of 8

public schools

In district

#31 of 46

NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29

Academic growth

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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Is 192 Linden (the)

5.4/10

Middle School in Saint Albans · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Is 192 Linden (the)

Is 192 Linden (the) is a public middle school in Saint Albans, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29. Is 192 Linden (the) serves approximately 351 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 192 Linden (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,204 of 4,742 schools in NY.

Structured state assessment records for Is 192 Linden (the) show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.7 pts below district
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • District avg 6.1
  • NY avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Is 192 Linden (the) sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

At 9:1 students to teachers, Is 192 Linden (the) sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

45% of students at Is 192 Linden (the) were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.2 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment5.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
Chronic Absenteeism45%

Is 192 Linden (the) — Students at Is 192 Linden (the) score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

82.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 15.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
33.6% (2021 NYSED)
ELA Proficiency 28.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
57.2% (2021 NYSED)

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
64%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
29%
ELA
20%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
23%
2012
Math
6%
ELA
9%
2013
Math
10%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
7%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
13%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
13%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
7.5%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
7.4%
ELA
35.3%
2022
Math
12.6%
ELA
35.6%

* 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: 7.1/10.

How Is 192 Linden (the) Compares

See how Is 192 Linden (the) performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.4/10
33th percentile in NY
Academic
3.8/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
5.1/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
83%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
39 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
45.0%

Location

109-89 204TH ST, Saint Albans, NY 11412

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Is 192 Linden (the) may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT CAMBRIA HEIGHTS (rated 8.3/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Cambria Heights), which scores notably higher. Another option is CAMBRIA HEIGHTS ACADEMY (rated 8.3/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Hollis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MATH/SCIENCE RESEARCH/TECH MAGNET (rated 6.5/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Cambria Heights), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Saint Albans, see our Saint Albans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.0 mi
School Distance Rating
PATHWAYS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Saint Albans 0.0 mi 5.1
PS 134 HOLLIS Hollis 0.2 mi 5.0
PS 360 Saint Albans 0.3 mi 3.8
STEPPING STONE OF SOUTHEASTERN QUEEN SCHOOL Cambria Heights 0.4 mi 4.8
PS 136 ROY WILKINS Saint Albans 0.5 mi 5.5
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HS-FIN INFO TECH Cambria Heights 0.6 mi 5.4
INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS AT CAMBRIA HEIGHTS Cambria Heights 0.6 mi 8.3
MATH/SCIENCE RESEARCH/TECH MAGNET Cambria Heights 0.6 mi 6.5
HEALTH ARTS ROBOTICS AND TECHNOLOGY HIGH SCHOOL Cambria Heights 0.6 mi 6.5
DBA THE NURTURING CENTER AND ACADEMY Queens Village 0.7 mi 4.9
PS 118 LORRAINE HANSBERRY Saint Albans 0.7 mi 5.2
PS/MS 147 RONALD MCNAIR Cambria Heights 0.9 mi 4.2
SS JOACHIM & ANNE SCHOOL Queens Village 0.9 mi 5.1
BELLAIRE SCHOOL (THE) Queens Village 1.1 mi 4.9
PS 34 JOHN HARVARD Queens Village 0.9 mi 5.7
JEAN NUZZI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL Queens Village 1.1 mi 6.4
PS 36 SAINT ALBANS SCHOOL Saint Albans 1.1 mi 5.4
PS 35 NATHANIEL WOODHULL Hollis 1.0 mi 6.2
THE WELLSPRING SCHOOLS Hollis 1.0 mi 6.3
CAMBRIA HEIGHTS ACADEMY Hollis 1.0 mi 8.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 11412 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$98,418

Median Home Value

$633,800

Median Rent

$1,630/mo

Population

41,350

College Educated

25.2%

Homeownership

74.3%

Avg Commute

47.5 min

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Median Age

40.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Is 192 Linden (the)

What grades does Is 192 Linden (the) serve?

Is 192 Linden (the) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Is 192 Linden (the)?

Is 192 Linden (the) has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 192 Linden (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Is 192 Linden (the) is 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 192 Linden (the) rank in NY?

Is 192 Linden (the) ranks #3,204 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Is 192 Linden (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Is 192 Linden (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 192 Linden (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 192 Linden (the) has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Is 192 Linden (the) a charter school?

No, Is 192 Linden (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Is 192 Linden (the) a Title I school?

No, Is 192 Linden (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 192 Linden (the)?

82.9% of students at Is 192 Linden (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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
82 Very Walkable
Transit Score
69 Good Transit
Bike Score
51 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Free/Reduced Lunch
82.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.0%

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