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District 3030
PublicDistrict 30 →UnscreenedZoned

I.S. 010 Horace Greeley

45-11 31 Avenue

At a Glance

A large unscreened middle school posting dramatic math gains in a working-class, family-dense pocket of western Queens.

Best suited for

Working- and middle-class families zoned for or choosing a large, inclusive neighborhood middle school in Astoria or northern Woodside — especially families who value ELL or special education services, want parent voice to matter, and are willing to support a school that is actively climbing rather than already at the top.

Overall Rating

56
Approaching
Not MeetingApproachingMeetingExceeding
ELA57
Math54.1

Rating = average of NY State ELA + math proficiency, grades 3–8

Bands are Motley's thresholds on a 0–100 scale, not New York State performance levels.

How this is scored→

What stands out

  • Dramatic math recovery — proficiency rose from 32% to 54% in three years
  • Exceptional parent engagement: 99% survey response rate and 98%+ trust scores
  • Full middle-school program slate — honors, arts (visual, performing, martial arts), NJHS, SHSAT prep
  • Inclusive by design: 21% IEP population plus dedicated ELL support

Things to consider

  • ELA (57%) and math (54%) trail district averages by several points
  • 78.5% chronic absenteeism — a real concern even if it reflects the citywide pattern
  • Teacher–principal trust at 63% is a notable internal signal worth asking about
  • Suspension rate (1%) is higher than the district average of 0.275%, though numbers are small
  • PTA fundraising is just $6/student vs. a district average of $78 — supplemental programming will be lean

Based on 2025 data

School SummaryDistrict 30

District 30 includes some of the city's strongest middle schools — the Baccalaureate School for Global Education and the 30th Avenue School (G&T) post 96–97 program richness scores. Greeley sits well below those specialized peers academically, but as a large unscreened neighborhood middle school it serves a far more typical zoned population. Within the unscreened District 30 universe, Greeley is below average on the overall score (2.22 vs. 2.46) but trending in the right direction.

Academics

Improving

Both ELA (57%) and math (54.1%) sit below District 30 averages of about 61% and 62%, respectively, so Greeley is catching up rather than leading. The trajectory, though, is genuinely encouraging: math proficiency rose from 31.9% in 2022 to 54.1% in 2025, an enormous gain in three years. ELA has climbed from 42.1% in 2016 to 57% in 2025, though it dipped slightly from 62.2% last year. By grade, 8th-graders are the strongest cohort (60.7% ELA, 58.3% math), and the school offers Accelerated/Honors coursework alongside Algebra I for high school credit.

Culture

concerning

Parents clearly love this school: 98% parent satisfaction, 98% parent–teacher trust, and 99% parent–principal trust — all well above the district averages around 93%. The 99% family survey response rate is remarkable and signals an unusually engaged parent body. Teacher-reported instruction quality (92%) is solid, but teacher–principal trust sits at just 63%, a meaningful gap that suggests staff feel less aligned with leadership than families do. Discipline is calm — only 6 suspensions last year for a 1% rate — and the trend line has improved substantially from 16 suspensions in 2021–22. Day-to-day, the school feels orderly and family-connected, with a notable disconnect between how parents and teachers view the administration.

Community

Greeley is a Hispanic-majority school (56%), with sizeable Asian (18%) and White (16%) populations and a smaller Black contingent (9%). The 81.9% economic need index tells you most families qualify for free/reduced lunch — this is a working-class zoned school, not a destination program. Twenty-one percent of students have IEPs, and ELL support is offered, so the school is accustomed to serving a wide range of learners. The demographics mirror the surrounding Astoria/Woodside area, which is solidly middle-income on paper but contains a meaningful share of lower-income households.

Neighborhood

Astoria (East)-Woodside (North)

The school sits in the Astoria (East)–Woodside (North) area, where median household income is about $79,365 and the poverty rate is 10%. About 14% of nearby households include children, and 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — a relatively well-educated population for a working-class neighborhood. Homeownership is low at 21%, meaning most neighbors rent, and median home values around $832K reflect steady demand in this part of Queens.

Three M and R train stations serve the area: 46 St is about a 6-minute walk, Steinway St about 11 minutes, and Northern Blvd about 12 minutes — reasonable access for a Queens commute

Academic Performance

ELA Proficiency

57%

Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State ELA exam.

NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23

Math Proficiency

54.1%

Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Math exam.

NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23

Science Proficiency

52.4%

Students scoring proficient or above on the NY State Science exam.

NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23

Historical Trends

ELA Math

The dashed line marks 2023, when New York changed its grades 3–8 state tests. Scores before and after it aren’t directly comparable.

2020–2021 data unavailable due to COVID-19

Source: NYC DOE School Quality Reports

Survey Results

Family Feedback
Satisfaction
98%
Teacher Trust
98%
Principal Trust
99%
Relationships
n/a
Teacher Perspective
Instruction
92%
Principal Trust
63%
Collegial Trust
78%
Safety
n/a

NYC School Survey (2025) · 587 families responded (99% rate)

Programs & Activities

Academic(1)
Accelerated/Honors
Arts(10)
ArtChorusDanceDramaFine ArtsMartial ArtsPerforming ArtsTheaterVisual ArtsVocal Music
Sports(1)
Martial Arts
STEM(1)
Science
Language(1)
ELL Support
Clubs & Activities(23)
Algebra IArtChoirChorusDanceDramaFitnessForeign LanguageGreen TeamGuitarLibraryLiving EnvironmentMindfulnessNational Junior Honor SocietyPhysical EducationSpanishSpecialized High School Test PreparationStemStock MarketTalent ShowTheaterUs HistoryYearbook

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Diverse
56%Hispanic/Latino
9%Black
16%White
18%Asian

NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23

PTA Fundraising

2024-25
$4,722
total raised
$6
per student

Source: DOE Local Law 171 disclosure

Discipline

6suspensions (1% of students)
3-Year Trend↓ Declining
21
22
23

NYSED Student & Educator Database (2023-24)

Economic Need & Special Populations

Economic Need Index
81.9%
IEP Students
21.3%

How to get in, step by step

Middle school (6th grade)

Middle school is one citywide application, made in 5th grade. I.S. 010 Horace Greeley admits through 2 programs, and each one has its own admissions method:

  • The Law, Citizenship, & Values Magnet ProgramUnscreened70 seats
  • Zoned ProgramZoned186 seats

Middle school application

Opened
Wed, Oct 14
Closes
Fri, Dec 11
Offers
Wed, Apr 7

The DOE’s published dates.

  1. 1Apply on MySchools during the middle school application, in 5th grade.
  2. 2Zoned programs give priority to students who live in the zone — a priority, not a guaranteed seat.
  3. 3Unscreened programs fill by random lottery among the families who rank them.
  4. 4Rank programs in true preference order — the match places your child in the highest-ranked one that offers a seat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is I.S. 010 Horace Greeley a good school?
On Motley, I.S. 010 Horace Greeley earns an overall rating of 56/100 — the average of the school's New York State ELA and math proficiency, grades 3–8, shown out of 100. Its state test results run below the District 30 average.
What grades does I.S. 010 Horace Greeley serve?
I.S. 010 Horace Greeley serves grades 6 to 8.
How do students get into I.S. 010 Horace Greeley?
I.S. 010 Horace Greeley admits by application through a random lottery, with no academic screen.
Is I.S. 010 Horace Greeley public, charter, or private?
I.S. 010 Horace Greeley is a public school in NYC Community School District 30.
What neighborhood is I.S. 010 Horace Greeley in?
I.S. 010 Horace Greeley is in Astoria (East)-Woodside (North), Queens.