Serving 1,008 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 141 Steinway ranks in the top 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 44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,008 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 141 Steinway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
I.s. 141 Steinway's student population of 1,008 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,008 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
I.s. 141 Steinway 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 I.s. 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
10%
Hispanic
38%
30%
Black
4%
16%
White
40%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
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 I.s. 141 Steinway's ranking?
I.s. 141 Steinway is ranked #1633 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
1,008 students attend I.s. 141 Steinway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of I.s. 141 Steinway students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 14% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.s. 141 Steinway part of?
I.s. 141 Steinway is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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