Is 141 Steinway

37-11 21st Ave
Astoria, NY 11105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,097 students in grades 6-8, Is 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 63% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Is 141 Steinway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Is 141 Steinway's student population of 1,097 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 85 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,097 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
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School Rankings

Is 141 Steinway ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 141 Steinway is 0.68, which is less 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
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State Level (NY)
#1056 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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63%
55%
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80-84%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
14%
10%
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Hispanic
34%
29%
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Black
5%
16%
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White
43%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Is 141 Steinway's ranking?
Is 141 Steinway is ranked #1056 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 141 Steinway often compared to?
Is 141 Steinwayis often viewed alongside schools like Is 10 Horace Greeley, Ps 122 Mamie Fay by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 141 Steinway?
1,097 students attend Is 141 Steinway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Is 141 Steinway students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 5% 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 Is 141 Steinway?
Is 141 Steinway has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 141 Steinway offer ?
Is 141 Steinway offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 141 Steinway part of?

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,097 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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