At a Glance
A small medical-themed secondary school in Far Rockaway with impressive family trust scores but historically low test scores that have declined from their 2022 peak
Families interested in a medical-themed program who prioritize a school with strong teacher-leadership trust and a restorative discipline approach over top test scores. Parents should be prepared to actively support academic engagement given the high chronic absenteeism rates and recent score declines. Best for families who value the specialized program offerings and can provide additional academic support at home.
- Medical-themed curriculum with Academy of Medical Technology and Medical Scholars programs offering specialized tracks
- Zero suspensions — notably restorative approach to discipline
- Very high teacher-principal trust (94%) and strong parent-teacher trust (89%)
- Rich program offerings (100/100 score) including STEM, arts, athletics, and AP courses
- Competitive admissions with 11% offer rate for general medical program, 9% for Medical Scholars
- Test scores significantly below district averages — ELA at 23% and math at 22% compared to 56-57% district-wide
- Chronic absenteeism is extremely high at 54.9%, affecting over half the student body
- Parent satisfaction (84%) and teacher instruction quality (89%) both below district averages
- Recent test score decline from 2022-2024 peak — math dropped from 33% to 22% in one year
- Very low family survey response rate (5%) makes parent feedback data less reliable
- Limited unscreened admissions but competitive — 340 applicants for 36 seats
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 27
Among district 27 peer schools including Success Academy (96), Peninsula Preparatory (94), and P.S. 66 (90), this school does not score highly on traditional metrics. It stands out for its distinctive medical theme, strong trust scores, and zero suspensions, but academic performance lags substantially behind nearby peer schools.
Test scores here are significantly below the district 27 averages — 23% ELA proficiency versus 56% district-wide, and 22% math versus 57%. The school showed strong improvement from 2016-2019, then a notable jump in 2022 (ELA hit 37%, math at 4.5%), followed by a math surge to 33% in 2024 before both subjects declined in the most recent year. Science proficiency is particularly low at 7.7%. The overall score of 0.9 out of 4 places this well below the district average of 2.27.
The survey data tells a nuanced story. Teachers report very high trust in leadership (94%) and strong collegial trust (89%), and parents show solid trust in teachers (89%) and the principal (91%). Parent satisfaction is 84%, slightly below the 92.6% district average. However, chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 54.9% — meaning more than half of students are missing significant school time, with Hispanic students at 60.4% and males at 57%. On the positive side, there were zero suspensions last year. The low family survey response rate (5%) makes the parent satisfaction data less reliable.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic (54%) and Black (35%), with the economic need index at 84.6% — indicating most families face significant financial challenges. The diversity index is 60%, reflecting a relatively diverse population. IEP students make up 17% of enrollment. These demographics align with a neighborhood where household incomes average $67,668 and 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Far Rockaway-Bayswater is a coastal Queens neighborhood with 22.4% households with children, moderate family density, and high homeownership (29.1%). The area scores very high on health environment (90) but lower on safety (42), transit access (24), and education orientation (41). The median home value is $625,822. Families should know the neighborhood has historically had safety concerns — the crime density index is notably elevated.
With a transit score of only 24, this neighborhood is not highly walkable or transit-friendly. Most families will need to drive or arrange transportation, and the area's transit access is limited compared to other parts of Queens.
Academic Performance
ELA Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Math Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Science Proficiency
Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Science exam.
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 27 families responded (5% rate)
Programs & Activities
Admissions Demand
Our program offers students a broad cross-section of academic and experiential programs that help students transition into college, the professional world, and beyond. All of our student leave our schools college and career ready.
This program is a partnership with Plaza College where our best and brightest students are offered the opportunity to pursue credit at the college level. The program is geared toward dedicated students with a desire to succeeded. The course work is rigorous and requires students to commit to an advanced course of study in the field of medicine. Students are challenged but provided with the skills to be college- and career-ready.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Discipline
NYSED Student & Educator Database
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School a good school?
- On Motley, Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School earns an overall quality score of 23/100 — a blend of New York State ELA and math results, attendance, and the school-climate survey. Its state test results run below the District 27 average.
- What grades does Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School serve?
- Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School serves grades 6 to 12.
- How do students get into Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School?
- Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School uses the Educational Option (Ed-Opt) method, ranking applicants across performance levels so seats go to a mix of abilities.
- Is Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School public, charter, or private?
- Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School is a public school in NYC Community School District 27.
- What neighborhood is Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School in?
- Academy of Medical Technology: A College Board School is in Far Rockaway-Bayswater, Queens.
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