Average
#3030 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 59 Springfield Gardens
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
132-55 RIDGEDALE ST, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
5.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,030 of 4,742
In Springfield Gardens
#12 of 15
public schools
In district
#25 of 46
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29
Academic growth
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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About Is 59 Springfield Gardens
Is 59 Springfield Gardens is a public middle school in Springfield Gardens, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29. Is 59 Springfield Gardens serves approximately 400 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 59 Springfield Gardens has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,030 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 59 Springfield Gardens show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Is 59 Springfield Gardens 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.
45% of students at Is 59 Springfield Gardens 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
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Is 59 Springfield Gardens — Students at Is 59 Springfield Gardens score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.2%
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: 7.4/10.
How Is 59 Springfield Gardens Compares
See how Is 59 Springfield Gardens performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
132-55 RIDGEDALE ST, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 59 Springfield Gardens may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. QUEENS UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, LINDEN SDA SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Laurelton), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Springfield Gardens, see our Springfield Gardens schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11413 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$114,766
Median Home Value
$631,700
Median Rent
$2,038/mo
Population
45,072
College Educated
29.5%
Homeownership
72.7%
Avg Commute
47.8 min
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Median Age
39.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 59 Springfield Gardens
What grades does Is 59 Springfield Gardens serve?
Is 59 Springfield Gardens serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 59 Springfield Gardens?
Is 59 Springfield Gardens has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 59 Springfield Gardens?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 59 Springfield Gardens is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 59 Springfield Gardens rank in NY?
Is 59 Springfield Gardens ranks #3,030 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 59 Springfield Gardens's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 59 Springfield Gardens has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 59 Springfield Gardens?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 59 Springfield Gardens has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 59 Springfield Gardens a charter school?
No, Is 59 Springfield Gardens is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 59 Springfield Gardens a Title I school?
No, Is 59 Springfield Gardens is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 59 Springfield Gardens?
72.2% of students at Is 59 Springfield Gardens 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
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (718) 527-3501
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #29- District Enrollment
- 23,648
- Schools in District
- 46
- District Rank
- #25 of 46
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