Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens's student population of 401 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3056 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
15%
31%
Black
76%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.9%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens's ranking?
I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens is ranked #3056 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens often compared to?
I.s. 59 Springfield Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like Collaborative Arts Middle School, Redwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens?
401 students attend I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens?
I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens offer ?
I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens part of?
I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens is part of New York City Geographic District #29.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens located?
I.s. 59 Springfield Gardens is located in the St Albans neighborhood of Springfield Gardens, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in St Albans.
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