Middle Village Preparatory Charter School

Middle Village Preparatory Charter School serves 452 students in grades 6 through 8 in the heart of Middle Village, Queens. This middle school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1 with 36 full-time equivalent teachers, creating an environment where students can receive more individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranking in the 84th percentile among New York's middle schools at #762 out of 4,758 schools statewide.

Students particularly excel in English Language Arts, with 79% achieving proficiency or above across all grades. Mathematics shows room for growth, with 54% of students meeting proficiency standards. As a charter school, Middle Village Preparatory offers families an alternative educational approach within the public school system.

The school draws from a community where the median household income reaches $89,500 and 36% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 7.5% reflects its stability, though median home values of $863,900 indicate a high cost of living. Located on Metropolitan Avenue, the school sits within a well-established Queens neighborhood that balances urban accessibility with a more residential feel, providing students with a grounded community environment for their middle school years.

Middle Village Preparatory Charter School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.