Serving 1,005 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 141 Steinway ranks in the top 30% 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 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IS 141 Steinway serves a 1.8 square mile area in Astoria, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of about 0.9 miles to the school's edge, reaching up to 1.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.s. 141 Steinway's student population of 1,005 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,005 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
I.s. 141 Steinway ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 141 Steinway is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1253 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 141 Steinway's ranking?
I.s. 141 Steinway is ranked #1253 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 141 Steinway often compared to?
I.s. 141 Steinwayis often viewed alongside schools like I.s. 10 Horace Greeley, P.s. 122 Mamie Fay by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 141 Steinway?
1,005 students attend I.s. 141 Steinway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of I.s. 141 Steinway students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 141 Steinway?
I.s. 141 Steinway has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 141 Steinway offer ?
I.s. 141 Steinway offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 141 Steinway part of?
I.s. 141 Steinway is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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