Corona Arts & Sciences Academy

Corona Arts & Sciences Academy (24Q311) is a public school in District 24, Corona, Queens, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 25% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 718 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–8
  • Neighborhood: Corona
  • Zoned

Locations (1)

Corona Arts & Sciences Academy
98-11 44th Ave, Corona, NY 11368, USA
Queens, Corona

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 21%, lower than most NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need.

What the numbers say

  • Reading: 25% in 2026, down 7 points from 2025 and 10 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; lower than most NYC middle schools with similar economic need.
  • Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • English learners make up 34% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district middle schools.

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

95%

trust their child's teachers

92%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 61% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.33 · 9th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

25%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

709 students tested

Level 145%
Level 230%
Level 318%
Level 46%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education7%

148 students tested

General education students29%

561 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 619%
Grade 728%
Grade 827%

Mathematics

21%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

686 students tested

Level 149%
Level 231%
Level 318%
Level 42%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education6%

147 students tested

General education students25%

539 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 614%
Grade 727%
Grade 820%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school25%
District 2440%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school21%
District 2449%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests31%25%24%21%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201831%24%
201927%20%
202234%10%
202334%23%
202429%19%
202532%25%
202625%21%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 67%2.4 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 71%1.1 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 70%1.9 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 45%1.9 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 79%1.3 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 70%1.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 90%0.3 mi away

  8. Corona Arts & Sciences Academy (this school)25%

    Economic need index: 92%

  9. Economic need index: 91%1.0 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 71%1.1 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 67%2.4 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 45%1.9 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 70%1.9 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 70%1.8 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 79%1.3 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 90%0.3 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 91%1.0 mi away

  9. Corona Arts & Sciences Academy (this school)21%

    Economic need index: 92%

Corona Arts & Sciences Academy vs I.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci

MeasureCorona Arts & Sciences AcademyI.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci
2026 reading proficient25% (-7 points vs 2025)28% (-4 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient21% (-5 points vs 2025)33% (+3 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)7181957
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.012.5
Family satisfaction (2026)92%92%
Principal trust (2026)97%96%
Teacher trust (2026)95%95%
Leadership (2026)97%96%
Distance between schools0.3 mi

Corona Arts & Sciences Academy has lower math proficiency than I.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci (21% vs 33%); 2026 math is lower than most NYC middle schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

718 students

6–8 · up 29 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

11.0

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

34%

was 36% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

93% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 92% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

20%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 98% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 0% Black, 0% multiracial, 51% female, 49% male.

Economic need index: 92% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
97%
Disability support services
91%
Outreach
94%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
86%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

98-11 44th Ave, Corona, NY 11368, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 7% in reading (148 tested), compared with 25% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Elementary School, Middle School, Dual Language Immersion, Reading Tutoring
  • Courses Listed: 3
  • Location: Corona, Queens
  • Address: 98-11 44th Ave, Corona, NY 11368, USA