Serving 390 students in grades 6-12, Quest To Learn ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: QUEST TO LEARN serves an attendance zone of approximately 9.6 square miles in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of about 2 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quest To Learn's student population of 390 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Rankings
Quest To Learn ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quest To Learn is 0.66, 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
#2418 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)90.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Orange
School Mascot
Titan
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 #2418 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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 87.2%.
How many students attend Quest To Learn?
390 students attend Quest To Learn.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Quest To Learn students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quest To Learn?
Quest To Learn has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Quest To Learn offer ?
Quest To Learn offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quest To Learn part of?
Quest To Learn is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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