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#1563 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 33% in state

Martin Van Buren High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #26 · Queens Village, NY

A New York City Geographic District #26 high school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.

230-17 HILLSIDE AVE, Queens Village, NY 11427

  • Math 73% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 85% proficient (2021)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency85% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency79% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+35.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation18%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism48.5%

Students at Martin Van Buren High School score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency73%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency85%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 79% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
13%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
85%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* 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 score

Free/reduced lunch

73.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Martin Van Buren High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

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

$92,129

Median home value

$690,200

Median rent

$1,697/mo

College educated

35.7%

Homeownership

65%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
18% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Business Technology Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.89–120.0 mi532Compare →
Queens High School of Teaching Liberal Arts and SciencesEnrollment path unverified8.49–120.9 mi831Compare →
New York City Children's CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated2–111.1 mi12Compare →
PS 23 at Queens Children CenterEnrollment path unverified3.4K–121.1 mi343Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #26

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#23 of 34
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.

Martin Van Buren High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Martin Van Buren High School

Martin Van Buren High School is a public high school in Queens Village, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #26, serving approximately 1,129 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,563 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Martin Van Buren High School

What grades does Martin Van Buren High School serve?

Martin Van Buren High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Martin Van Buren High School?

Martin Van Buren High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,129 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Van Buren High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Martin Van Buren High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Martin Van Buren High School rank in NY?

Martin Van Buren High School ranks #1,563 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Martin Van Buren High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Martin Van Buren High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Martin Van Buren High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Van Buren High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Martin Van Buren High School a charter school?

No, Martin Van Buren High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Martin Van Buren High School a Title I school?

No, Martin Van Buren High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Van Buren High School?

73.6% of students at Martin Van Buren High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,129
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Queens County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.5%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 11427)
25,124
Area average commute
44.7 min
Area median age
46.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 11427; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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