The Queens College School for Math, Science and Technology

Test scores place this school solidly above District 25 averages — 81.1% ELA proficiency versus the district's 64.9%, and 78.2% math versus 69.6%. The school has maintained this advantage consistently over the past decade, though year-to-year波动 is notable: math dropped to 66.1% in 2022 before rebounding to 82.6% in 2023, while ELA has been more stable. Grade-level data reveals some inconsistency — Grade 8 students show strong ELA (86.4%) but weaker math (66.7%), while Grade 4 reverses that pattern with exceptional math (89.4%) but lower ELA (78.3%). This suggests strong pockets of performance rather than uniform excellence across subjects and grades.

The survey data paints an exceptionally positive picture — teachers rate instruction quality at 99%, safety at 98%, and families report 91% satisfaction with 96% parent-teacher trust. The 'strong relationships' score of 100% is remarkable and suggests a genuinely warm, connected school culture. Zero suspensions is notable and points to a restorative or community-based approach to discipline. However, the chronic absenteeism figure of 87.5% is a concern that warrants investigation — it's unusually high for a school with such engaged families and strong survey scores, and may reflect data reporting practices or challenges specific to this community.

The student body is diverse with a diversity index of 77% — Asian students make up nearly half (48%), followed by Hispanic (20%), Black (17%), White (8%), and Multi-Racial (5%) students. This reflects Kew Gardens Hills' own diverse character. The economic need index of 43.4% suggests a mixed-income population, with about 14% of students receiving IEP services. The strong PTA fundraising ($105 per student, above district average) indicates active family involvement, and the 60% family survey response rate with 316 responses shows meaningful parent engagement.

Kew Gardens Hills is a stable, middle-class Queens neighborhood with a 52.5% homeownership rate and median household income of $84,747 — both above city averages. The poverty rate of 12.1% is relatively low, and nearly half of residents (48.2%) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, indicating an education-oriented community. Safety scores are moderate (55.56 percentile), while the health environment scores well (73.95). Transit access is less robust (31.03), reflecting the area's more residential character. The neighborhood has a family density score of 55.94, confirming its appeal to households with children.

Families in Kew Gardens Hills and surrounding Flushing areas typically walk or drive to school. The lower transit score suggests car dependency is common, though the neighborhood is manageable on foot for local families.