I.S. 73

I.S. 73 (24Q073) is a public school in District 24, Maspeth, Queens, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 58% of tested students were proficient in reading and 60% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 1487 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

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

Locations (1)

I.S. 73
70-02 54th Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378, USA
Queens, Maspeth

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading (58%) and math (60%) 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 20% in reading (244 tested), compared with 58% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 1487, larger than most middle schools in the district and citywide.
  • Reading has held at 55–58% since the state's new tests began in 2023.
  • Math is up 7 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

97%

trust their child's teachers

95%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 56% 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: 0.54 · 74th 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

58%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

1405 students tested

Level 119%
Level 223%
Level 326%
Level 432%

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

Students in special education20%

244 students tested

General education students66%

1161 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 656%
Grade 754%
Grade 863%

Mathematics

60%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

1226 students tested

Level 119%
Level 222%
Level 334%
Level 426%

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

Students in special education29%

235 students tested

General education students67%

991 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 662%
Grade 763%
Grade 852%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school58%
District 2440%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school60%
District 2449%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests56%58%47%60%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
201856%47%
201955%53%
202258%36%
202356%53%
202455%58%
202557%57%
202658%60%

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%1.7 mi away

  2. I.S. 73 (this school)58%

    Economic need index: 70%

  3. Economic need index: 71%0.8 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 39%1.0 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 45%1.1 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 79%0.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 70%0.2 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 79%1.5 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 81%1.7 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 71%0.8 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 67%1.7 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 45%1.1 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 39%1.0 mi away

  5. I.S. 73 (this school)60%

    Economic need index: 70%

  6. Economic need index: 70%0.2 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 79%0.7 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 79%1.5 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 81%1.7 mi away

I.S. 73 vs P.S. 58 - The School of Heroes

MeasureI.S. 73P.S. 58 - The School of Heroes
2026 reading proficient58% (+1 points vs 2025)46% (-8 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient60% (+2 points vs 2025)56% (-3 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)1487700
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)11.513.2
Family satisfaction (2026)95%94%
Principal trust (2026)97%97%
Teacher trust (2026)97%97%
Leadership (2026)97%96%
Distance between schools0.2 mi

I.S. 73 has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 58 - The School of Heroes (58% vs 46%).

Student body

Enrollment

1487 students

6–8 · down 482 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

11.5

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

15%

was 17% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

72% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 70% — 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: 10% White, 58% Hispanic, 30% Asian, 1% Black, 1% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 70% — 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
92%
Outreach
94%
Facilities
90%
Parent involvement
85%

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

70-02 54th Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378, 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 20% in reading (244 tested), compared with 58% 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
  • Courses Listed: 3
  • Location: Maspeth, Queens
  • Address: 70-02 54th Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378, USA