Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Queens College School For Math Science & Technology ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology's student population of 483 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Queens College School For Math Science & Technology is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#659 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
47%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
16%
16%
White
9%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Queens College School For Math Science & Technology's ranking?
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology is ranked #659 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Queens College School For Math Science & Technology?
483 students attend Queens College School For Math Science & Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Queens College School For Math Science & Technology students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Queens College School For Math Science & Technology?
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Queens College School For Math Science & Technology offer ?
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Queens College School For Math Science & Technology part of?
Queens College School For Math Science & Technology is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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