Serving 569 students in grades 6-12, Quest To Learn 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 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quest To Learn ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Quest To Learn's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quest To Learn ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quest To Learn is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1374 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
42%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
18%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest To Learn's ranking?
Quest To Learn is ranked #1374 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Quest To Learn often compared to?
Quest To Learnis often viewed alongside schools like Nyc Lab Middle School For Collaborative Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Quest To Learn?
The graduation rate of Quest To Learn is 80-84%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Quest To Learn?
569 students attend Quest To Learn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Quest To Learn students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quest To Learn?
Quest To Learn has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Quest To Learn offer ?
Quest To Learn offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Quest To Learn part of?
Quest To Learn is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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