Mathematics, Science Research and Technology Magnet High School

Test score data is not provided for this school, which limits direct academic comparison. However, the school's selective admissions (461 applicants for 127 seats in the Science Research program) suggests a student body that enters with strong academic foundations. Teacher-reported instruction quality scores 94% — notably above the district average of 88% — indicating families can expect solid classroom teaching even without state test transparency.

This is where MSRT distinguishes itself. Parent satisfaction hits 96% (well above the 91% district average), and trust metrics are extraordinary: 97% parent-teacher trust, 98% parent-principal trust, and 95% teacher-principal trust. Teacher collegial trust sits at 92%. With zero suspensions and a 34% family survey response rate (respectable for high schools), the climate feels collaborative and safe. The day-to-day feel is one where families feel heard and teachers feel supported by leadership — a combination that doesn't always travel together in district schools.

The student body is predominantly Black (63%), with Hispanic (16%), Asian (13%), and small White (2%) and Native American (3%) populations. The diversity index sits at 58%. With 71.9% economic need and 13% IEP students, the school serves a population with real support needs. This contrasts somewhat with the surrounding Cambria Heights neighborhood, which skews more affluent (median income $115K, 86% homeownership) — suggesting MSRT draws students from across the district's economic spectrum, not just the immediate area.

Cambria Heights is a quiet, residential corner of Southeast Queens characterized by single-family homes, high homeownership (86%), and strong stability (99th percentile). The neighborhood is safe (69th percentile) with low poverty (5.4%). It's not particularly transit-heavy (40th percentile) and has modest family density (24th percentile) — meaning this is a neighborhood where families drive or get dropped off rather than walk to school en masse. Median home values near $594K reflect the area's desirability for families seeking space and stability.

Families should expect to drive or arrange transportation — Cambria Heights is car-oriented with limited transit options. The school draws from across District 29, so many students commute from outside the immediate neighborhood.