- Enrollment
- 1,103
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield Gardens, NY
Queens United Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Queens United Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360010106439
👥 S:T ratio 40
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Queens United Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in Springfield Gardens · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Queens United Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Queens United Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Springfield Gardens, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #29 · New York
NCES ID 360010106439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Queens United Middle School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (+15.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 360010106439 · Springfield Gardens, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 14.9:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students)
Queens United Middle School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (+15.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Queens United Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 95 Eastwood
Ps 95 Eastwood
1,103 students
- Jean Nuzzi Int
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
894 students
- Is 238 Susan B
Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
820 students
- Pathways Colle
Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School
818 students
- Ps/is 116 Will
Ps/is 116 William C Hughley
806 students
- This school 239
Queens United Middle School
239 students
What this shows Queens United Middle School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Queens United Middle School compares
Queens United Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 27% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 86% in New York - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 86.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 86.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Queens United Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Queens United Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 95 Eastwood | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pathways College Preparatory School: a College Board School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 116 William C Hughley | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Queens United Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Queens United Middle School
How many students attend Queens United Middle School?
Queens United Middle School has 239 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield Gardens, NY. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Queens United Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Queens United Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 26% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Queens United Middle School?
71.2% of students at Queens United Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Queens United Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Queens United Middle School is African American at 86.2% of enrollment, in Springfield Gardens, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Queens United Middle School?
Queens United Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Queens United Middle School rank among middle schools in Springfield Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Queens United Middle School ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in Springfield Gardens, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springfield Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #29?
Besides Queens United Middle School, New York City Geographic District #29 also operates Ps 95 Eastwood (1,103 students), Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School (894 students), and Is 238 Susan B Anthony Academy (820 students). See the New York City Geographic District #29 district page for the complete list.