I.S. 025 Adrien Block

I.S. 025 delivers solid academic performance that sits above the District 25 average in ELA (68.4% vs. 64.9%) and matches the district average in math (67.5% vs. 69.6%). The school scores 2.72/4 overall, marginally exceeding the district average of 2.69. Grade-level data shows particular strength in 8th grade ELA (74.3%) and 7th grade math (74.9%), suggesting strong instruction in the upper grades. Science proficiency at 60.2% rounds out a respectable academic profile.

The school environment reflects strong family engagement — parent satisfaction (93%), parent-teacher trust (94%), and parent-principal trust (95%) all register at excellent levels. Teacher instruction quality scores 83%, somewhat above district average. However, internal teacher culture shows tension: teacher-principal trust sits at only 69%, and teacher collegial trust falls to 55% — notably lower than the family-facing metrics. Discipline is minimal with just 4 suspensions in 2023-24 and a 0% suspension rate, down from 7 the prior year, creating a calm campus atmosphere.

The school enrollment of 997 students reflects a majority-Asian population (59%), with substantial Hispanic representation (26%) and white students at 13%. The diversity index of 58% indicates moderate diversity, and the economic need index of 52% suggests a mix of families across the economic spectrum. Sixteen percent of students have IEPs, matching typical middle school Special Education rates. The neighborhood itself skews established and affluent — 67% homeownership, median home value over $914,000 — though the school's demographics suggest it's drawing from a broader economic range than the immediate neighborhood might suggest.

Auburndale is a stable, residential Queens neighborhood in northeastern Queens characterized by single-family homes, tree-lined streets, and a strong sense of community. With a 96% stability score and 67% homeownership rate, families here tend to stay long-term. The area scores well on safety (72 percentile), family density (52 percentile), and education orientation (78 percentile), though transit access is limited (34 percentile). Median household income of $87,050 and only 8.7% poverty rate confirm the economic stability. The neighborhood provides a solid, predictable backdrop for a middle school experience.

Auburndale is a car-dependent neighborhood with limited transit options — families typically rely on driving or school buses. The area is pedestrian-friendly for local residents but not easily accessible without a vehicle for those coming from farther away.