Serving 783 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 158 Marie Curie ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 783 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 82% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School 158 Marie Curie ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Middle School 158 Marie Curie's student population of 783 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
783 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Rankings
Middle School 158 Marie Curie ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 158 Marie Curie is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
61%
10%
Hispanic
23%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
10%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 158 Marie Curie's ranking?
Middle School 158 Marie Curie is ranked #652 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle School 158 Marie Curie often compared to?
Middle School 158 Marie Curieis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 74 Nathaniel Hawthorne by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 158 Marie Curie?
783 students attend Middle School 158 Marie Curie.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Middle School 158 Marie Curie students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 158 Marie Curie?
Middle School 158 Marie Curie has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 158 Marie Curie offer ?
Middle School 158 Marie Curie offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 158 Marie Curie part of?
Middle School 158 Marie Curie is part of New York City Geographic District #26 School District.
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