I.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci

I.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci (24Q061) is a public school in District 24, Corona, Queens, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 28% of tested students were proficient in reading and 33% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 1957 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

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

Locations (1)

I.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci
98-50 50th Ave, Corona, NY 11368, USA
Queens, Corona

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 28%, lower than most NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need.

Also worth knowing: Math is up 5 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What the numbers say

  • 2026 math proficiency is 33%, lower than most NYC middle schools and about typical for NYC middle schools with similar economic need.
  • English learners make up 44% of students in 2025–26, a higher share than at most district middle schools.

What its own parents say

96%

of parents trust the principal

95%

trust their child's teachers

92%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 70% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.47 · 46th 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

28%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

1872 students tested

Level 146%
Level 225%
Level 318%
Level 410%

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

Students in special education13%

349 students tested

General education students32%

1523 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 624%
Grade 727%
Grade 833%

Mathematics

33%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

1759 students tested

Level 137%
Level 230%
Level 326%
Level 47%

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

Students in special education17%

341 students tested

General education students37%

1418 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 628%
Grade 740%
Grade 831%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school28%
District 2440%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school33%
District 2449%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests35%28%22%33%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
201835%22%
201930%23%
202237%18%
202332%28%
202431%35%
202532%30%
202628%33%

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%2.1 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 71%1.0 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 70%1.8 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 45%1.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 79%1.4 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 70%1.7 mi away

  7. I.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci (this school)28%

    Economic need index: 90%

  8. Economic need index: 92%0.3 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 91%1.2 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 71%1.0 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 67%2.1 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 45%1.7 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 70%1.8 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 70%1.7 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 79%1.4 mi away

  7. I.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci (this school)33%

    Economic need index: 90%

  8. Economic need index: 91%1.2 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 92%0.3 mi away

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

MeasureI.S. 061 Leonardo Da VinciCorona Arts & Sciences Academy
2026 reading proficient28% (-4 points vs 2025)25% (-7 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient33% (+3 points vs 2025)21% (-5 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)1957718
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)12.511.0
Family satisfaction (2026)92%92%
Principal trust (2026)96%97%
Teacher trust (2026)95%95%
Leadership (2026)96%97%
Distance between schools0.3 mi

I.S. 061 Leonardo Da Vinci has higher math proficiency than Corona Arts & Sciences Academy (33% vs 21%).

Student body

Enrollment

1957 students

6–8 · up 15 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

12.5

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

44%

was 45% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

>95% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 90% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

18%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 94% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Black, 0% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 90% — 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
96%
Disability support services
98%
Outreach
92%
Facilities
90%
Parent involvement
80%

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

98-50 50th 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 13% in reading (349 tested), compared with 28% 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: Middle School, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: Corona, Queens
  • Address: 98-50 50th Ave, Corona, NY 11368, USA