At a Glance
A combined middle and high school serving grades 6-12 in southeastern Queens, offering a single-site pathway from elementary through graduation
Families in the Springfield Gardens-Rochdale Village area seeking a zoned K-12 pathway without charter lottery participation; parents who prioritize having older and younger siblings in the same building; families willing to manage a car-dependent commute who are comfortable with a school where academic performance data is less publicly prominent than peer institutions.
- Combined 6-12 structure allowing siblings to stay in one school building
- Class sizes match district average at 23.4 students
- Parent satisfaction competitive with district average at 93%
- Located in a neighborhood with strong health environment scores
- Academic proficiency data not available for comparison — families should request state report cards or visit to assess classroom rigor
- Limited transit access means transportation logistics require planning
- The school lacks the test-score prestige of nearby top-performing peers like Success Academy or P.S. 066
- Southeastern Queens location means longer commutes for families in other boroughs
Based on 2024 data
School SummaryDistrict 27
Among District 27 peers, this school does not appear in the top-tier list that includes Success Academy (96/100), P.S. 066 (90/100), or Scholars' Academy (86/100). It operates as a traditional middle/high school option in a district where families have access to several high-performing charter and elementaries. The lack of published proficiency data makes positioning difficult, but it fills a niche for families seeking a zoned 6-12 option without lottery complexity.
Test score data for this specific school was not available in the dataset, making direct comparison to the district averages (56% ELA, 57% Math) difficult. However, the school matches the district average for class size at 23.4 students, and parent satisfaction surveys show 93% overall satisfaction — competitive with the district average of 93%. Families should note that without published proficiency data, assessing academic trajectory requires visiting the school directly or reviewing state report cards.
Teacher-reported safety comes in at 93%, matching the district average of 93%, suggesting staff feel secure in the building. The suspension rate mirrors the district average at 0.5%, indicating a disciplinary approach that aligns with neighboring schools. Teacher instruction quality ratings average 91%, reflecting confidence in day-to-day classroom execution. Without year-over-year trend data, it's unclear whether culture initiatives have shifted recently, but the snapshot suggests a stable environment.
The school serves a neighborhood where about 12% of residents live below the poverty line, with roughly 20% of households containing children — lower than the citywide family density average. Median household income sits around $75,000, and about 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The student body reflects this working-to-middle-class community in southeastern Queens, with a mix of long-term homeowners and rental families.
Springfield Gardens-Rochdale Village offers a suburban-feel area with single-family homes and low-rise housing, located near the Belt Parkway. Safety scores are moderate (61st percentile), while the health environment scores very high (85th percentile). Transit access is limited (37th percentile), meaning most families likely drive or bus. The area has parks and local shopping, with a community feel that appeals to families seeking quieter residential life away from denser Manhattan or inner-ring Brooklyn.
The neighborhood is car-dependent for most families. Parents driving from other parts of Queens or Nassau County should expect a commute; there is no nearby subway. Buses serve the area, but families without vehicles should carefully map routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is August Martin Hs (ALC) a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for August Martin Hs (ALC) yet on Motley. It's a public school serving grades 6 to 12 in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village.
- What grades does August Martin Hs (ALC) serve?
- August Martin Hs (ALC) serves grades 6 to 12.
- Is August Martin Hs (ALC) public, charter, or private?
- August Martin Hs (ALC) is a public school in NYC Community School District 27.
- What neighborhood is August Martin Hs (ALC) in?
- August Martin Hs (ALC) is in Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village, Queens.
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