I.S. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate School

I.S. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate School (24Q005) is a public school in District 24, Elmhurst-Maspeth, Queens, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 52% of tested students were proficient in reading and 49% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 1177 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–8
  • Neighborhood: Elmhurst-Maspeth
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Locations (1)

I.S. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate School
50-40 Jacobus St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA
Queens, Elmhurst-Maspeth

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading (52%) and math (49%) proficiency are both about typical for NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 16% in reading (209 tested), compared with 52% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 1177, larger than most NYC middle schools.
  • Reading is down 5 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; about typical for NYC middle schools with similar economic need.
  • Math is up 8 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

96%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 54% 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

52%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

1132 students tested

Level 125%
Level 223%
Level 328%
Level 424%

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

Students in special education16%

209 students tested

General education students60%

923 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 649%
Grade 749%
Grade 859%

Mathematics

49%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

1011 students tested

Level 128%
Level 223%
Level 333%
Level 416%

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

Students in special education19%

199 students tested

General education students57%

812 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 649%
Grade 753%
Grade 844%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school52%
District 2440%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school49%
District 2449%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests64%52%50%49%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
201864%50%
201957%51%
202261%27%
202358%42%
202455%44%
202556%49%
202652%49%

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: 71%0.6 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 70%0.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 39%1.6 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 45%1.4 mi away

  5. I.S. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate School (this school)52%

    Economic need index: 79%

  6. Economic need index: 70%0.6 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 79%1.6 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 90%1.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 92%1.3 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 71%0.6 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 45%1.4 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 39%1.6 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 70%0.7 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 70%0.6 mi away

  6. I.S. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate School (this school)49%

    Economic need index: 79%

  7. Economic need index: 79%1.6 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 90%1.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 92%1.3 mi away

I.S. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate School vs P.S. 102 Bayview

MeasureI.S. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate SchoolP.S. 102 Bayview
2026 reading proficient52% (-4 points vs 2025)58% (-8 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient49% (0 points vs 2025)75% (0 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)11771029
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)10.610.4
Family satisfaction (2026)94%95%
Principal trust (2026)97%97%
Teacher trust (2026)96%98%
Leadership (2026)96%98%
Distance between schools0.6 mi

I.S. 5 - The Walter Crowley Intermediate School has lower math proficiency than P.S. 102 Bayview (49% vs 75%) and lower reading proficiency (52% vs 58%); 2026 math is about typical for NYC middle schools with similar economic need; 2026 reading is about typical for NYC middle schools with similar economic need.

Student body

Enrollment

1177 students

6–8 · down 443 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

10.6

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

18%

was 21% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

82% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 79% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

19%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 56% Hispanic, 40% Asian, 1% Black, 0% multiracial, 45% female, 55% male.

Economic need index: 79% — 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
95%
Outreach
91%
Facilities
89%
Parent involvement
81%

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

50-40 Jacobus St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, 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 16% in reading (209 tested), compared with 52% 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: Elmhurst-Maspeth, Queens
  • Address: 50-40 Jacobus St, Elmhurst, NY 11373, USA