MS 429
Long Island City, NY · New York City Geographic District #30 · Grades 6
154th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 80%▲ Improving
MS 429 ranking
SchoolRow ranks MS 429 154th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 80% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 75th in 2024 to 80th in 2025 — improving.
MS 429 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
MS 429 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 103 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | Now |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.4% |
| White | 23.3% |
| Asian | 16.5% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% |
| Black | 2.9% |
Homes near MS 429
Typical home value $527K in zip 11104 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near MS 429
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4IS 125 Thomas J Mccann WoodsideNew York City Geographic District #24 · 0.6 mi away511th of 781
ELA 45% · Math 45% - 6IS 10 Horace GreeleyNew York City Geographic District #30 · 0.7 mi away340th of 781
ELA 57% · Math 56% - 4IS 204 Oliver W HolmesNew York City Geographic District #30 · 1 mi away513th of 781
ELA 43% · Math 46% - 1Academy for New AmericansNew York City Geographic District #30 · 1.3 mi away757th of 781
ELA 11% · Math 36% - 7IS 230New York City Geographic District #30 · 1.3 mi away306th of 781
ELA 61% · Math 59% - 6Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing ArtsNew York City Geographic District #30 · 1.4 mi away314th of 781
ELA 59% · Math 59% - 5IS 145 Joseph PulitzerNew York City Geographic District #30 · 1.6 mi away403rd of 781
ELA 47% · Math 57% - 6IS 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (The)New York City Geographic District #24 · 1.7 mi away348th of 781
ELA 57% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is MS 429 in?
MS 429 is part of the New York City Geographic District #30 district in Long Island City, New York.
Is MS 429 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MS 429 154th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of MS 429?
Hispanic 53%, White 23%, Asian 17%, Two or more races 4% (103 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near MS 429 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11104 is $527K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.