At a glance
Reported students
286
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
424
Collaborative Arts Middle School: 286 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Collaborative Arts Middle School
Collaborative Arts Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Springfield Gardens. It is one of 47 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #29. NCES reports 286 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (74.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Collaborative Arts Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic18.5%
- Black74.5%
- Asian3.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #29
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Community Voices Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
293 reported students
Queens United Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
239 reported students
IS 192 Linden (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
355 reported students
IS 59 Springfield Gardens
Middle · Grades 06–08
401 reported students
IS 238 Susan B Anthony Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
820 reported students
Jean Nuzzi Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 06–08
894 reported students
Public schools near Collaborative Arts Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Voices Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 293 | under 0.1 mi |
| Queens United Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 239 | 1 mi |
| Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 329 | 1.1 mi |
| Redwood Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 270 | 1.1 mi |
| IS 59 Springfield Gardens Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 401 | 1.2 mi |
| JHS 8 Richard S Grossley Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 354 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Collaborative Arts Middle School
What grades does Collaborative Arts Middle School serve?
Collaborative Arts Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #29.
How many students attend Collaborative Arts Middle School?
Collaborative Arts Middle School reported 286 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Collaborative Arts Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 286 students and 24.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Collaborative Arts Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Collaborative Arts Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #29 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Collaborative Arts Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Collaborative Arts Middle School in?
Collaborative Arts Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #29, based in Queens Village, NY, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Collaborative Arts Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Community Voices Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Queens United Middle School (1 mi), Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.