Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School

91-30 Metropolitan Ave
Forest Hills, NY 11375
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 825 students in grades 6-12, Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School's student population of 825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
825 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1624 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
55%
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65-69%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
4%
1%
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Asian
21%
10%
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Hispanic
43%
29%
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Black
13%
16%
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White
13%
41%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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≥95%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School's ranking?
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School is ranked #1624 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School often compared to?
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jhs 157 Stephen A Halsey by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
825 students attend Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School?
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School offer ?
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School part of?
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School is part of New York City Geographic District #28 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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