I.S. 010 Horace Greeley

Test scores here have come a long way — ELA climbed from 42% in 2016 to 57% today, and math more than doubled from 35% to 54% over the same period. That said, both subjects now sit slightly below the district averages of 60.7% and 62.2%, and 2024 showed a peak (62.2% ELA, 55.2% math) that's pulled back a bit in the most recent data. Eighth graders perform strongest, hitting 60.7% ELA and 58.3% math proficiency, while sixth grade math lags at 48.1%. With an overall score of 2.22 out of 4, the school is competitive but not leading its district.

The attendance picture is complicated: the overall rate of 93.2% matches the district average, but chronic absenteeism is striking at 78.5% — among the highest in the area. This affects roughly four out of five students at some point during the year. Survey data paints a brighter picture on the family side: 98% of parents report satisfaction and trust in teachers, with nearly all feeling connected to the principal. Teachers, however, tell a different story — only 63% trust the principal, though 92% rate instruction quality highly. The school has maintained a very low suspension rate at 1%, with only 6 suspensions last year, suggesting a relatively hands-on approach to discipline.

With 743 students, this is a mid-sized middle school. The student body is majority Hispanic (56%), reflecting the neighborhood's demographic makeup, with meaningful Asian (18%), White (16%), and Black (9%) representation. The diversity index of 66% indicates a mix of backgrounds. Notably, 21% of students have IEPs — above typical — and the economic need index sits at 81.9%, meaning most families qualify for free or reduced lunch. This is a school where working-class families are well-represented.

The school sits in a part of Queens where families make up about 14% of households — relatively family-dense but not overwhelmingly so. The median household income of $79,365 reflects a working-to-middle-class community, and homeownership is low at 21%, meaning most families rent. Safety scores here are modest (39.46 percentile), and the neighborhood has elevated rates of childhood asthma and environmental lead exposure — common in older housing stock. Transit access is decent but not exceptional. That said, the area offers solid neighborhood restaurants, parks, and the kind of blue-collar community texture that many families value.

The surrounding blocks are residential and walkable, with good bus connections. Families from nearby Astoria and Woodside neighborhoods can walk or take short bus rides; those coming from farther afield will likely rely on the Q18 or Q32 buses.