Serving 1,005 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 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 60% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,005 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 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 1,005 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,005 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 141 Steinway ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 141 Steinway is 0.69, 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
#1253 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
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
15%
10%
Hispanic
38%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
39%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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 #1253 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 P.s. 122 Mamie Fay, I.s. 10 Horace Greeley, 30th Avenue School (G & T Citywide) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
1,005 students attend I.s. 141 Steinway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of I.s. 141 Steinway students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 15% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 141 Steinway part of?
I.s. 141 Steinway is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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