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#2724 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
98-50 50TH AVE, Corona, NY 11368
Enrollment
2,170
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
2,170
Student-Teacher
12.5:1
Score
5.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#2,724 of 4,742
In Corona
#6 of 14
public schools
In district
#38 of 56
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Academic growth
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
Middle School in Corona · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is a public middle school in Corona, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24. Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci serves approximately 2,170 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,724 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.4
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is a large school: 2,170 students. Size usually brings more course choices and activities than a smaller school can staff, but kids can also blend into the crowd. Ask how the school keeps students known and supported.
39% of students at Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci 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 61 Leonardo Da Vinci — Students at Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.5%
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: 7.0/10.
How Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci Compares
See how Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
98-50 50TH AVE, Corona, NY 11368
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND BUSINESS (rated 8.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Elmhurst), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Elmhurst), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Corona, see our Corona schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ELM TREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Corona | 0.1 mi | 3.4 |
| CORONA ARTS AND SCIENCES ACADEMY Corona | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 110 Corona | 0.3 mi | 7.7 |
| ST LEO CATHOLIC ACADEMY Corona | 0.3 mi | 5.5 |
| PS 16 NANCY DEBENEDITTIS SCHOOL (THE) Corona | 0.5 mi | 4.2 |
| PS 13 CLEMENT C MOORE Elmhurst | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| PIONEER ACADEMY Corona | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| PS 19 MARINO JEANTET Corona | 0.5 mi | 4.2 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY JR SCHOOL Elmhurst | 0.5 mi | 4.3 |
| PS 206 HORACE HARDING SCHOOL (THE) Rego Park | 0.6 mi | 6.0 |
| CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Elmhurst | 0.5 mi | 8.0 |
| VOYAGES PREPARATORY Elmhurst | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| PAN AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Elmhurst | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 14 FAIRVIEW Corona | 0.5 mi | 3.1 |
| CATHEDRAL PREPARATORY SCHOOL AND SEMINARY Elmhurst | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| PS 28 THOMAS EMANUEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (THE) Corona | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| HIGH SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND BUSINESS Corona | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| OUR WORLD NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER SCHOOL 3 Corona | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL Elmhurst | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH SCIENCES Elmhurst | 0.6 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11368 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,798
Median Home Value
$751,700
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
Population
107,060
College Educated
14.4%
Homeownership
22.1%
Avg Commute
44.8 min
Poverty Rate
18.3%
Median Age
35.1
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| MS 137 AMERICA'S SCHOOL OF HEROES Ozone Park, NY | 6.2 |
| JHS 210 ELIZABETH BLACKWELL Ozone Park, NY | 5.6 |
| JHS 234 ARTHUR W CUNNINGHAM Brooklyn, NY | 6.4 |
| IS 125 THOMAS J MCCANN WOODSIDE Woodside, NY | 6.5 |
| IS 145 JOSEPH PULITZER Jackson Heights, NY | 6.5 |
| MONROE-WOODBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL Central Valley, NY | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci
What grades does Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci serve?
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci?
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci has an enrollment of approximately 2,170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci rank in NY?
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci ranks #2,724 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 61 Leonardo Da Vinci?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci a charter school?
No, Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci a Title I school?
No, Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci?
95.5% of students at Is 61 Leonardo Da Vinci 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
- 2,170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 173
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (718) 760-3233
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24- District Enrollment
- 50,843
- Schools in District
- 57
- District Rank
- #38 of 56
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