IS 59 Springfield Gardens
Springfield Gardens, NY · New York City Geographic District #29
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
481st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 38%· Stable
132-55 RIDGEDALE ST, Springfield Gardens, NY 11413
(718)527-3501NCES ID 360010102254Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks IS 59 Springfield Gardens 481st 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 38% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 38th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 400 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 94.8% | 77.8% | ▼ 17.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 13.2% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 3.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 0.1% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $729K in zip 11413 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than IS 59 Springfield Gardens
- #572Queens United Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 0.8 mi away572nd of 781
ELA 47% ▼2 · Math 36% ▼8Compare - #607Collaborative Arts Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.2 mi away607th of 781
ELA 49% = · Math 30% ▼14Compare - #362Community Voices Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.2 mi away362nd of 781
ELA 46% ▼3 · Math 63% ▲19Compare - #662Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72New York City Geographic District #28 · 1.3 mi away662nd of 781
ELA 40% ▼9 · Math 32% ▼12Compare - #415Redwood Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.3 mi away415th of 781
ELA 45% ▼4 · Math 57% ▲13Compare - #664IS 192 Linden (The)New York City Geographic District #29 · 1.6 mi away664th of 781
ELA 40% ▼9 · Math 31% ▼13Compare - #710Emerson School (The)New York City Geographic District #28 · 2 mi away710th of 781
ELA 34% ▼15 · Math 27% ▼17Compare - #431JHS 8 Richard S GrossleyNew York City Geographic District #28 · 2.1 mi away431st of 781
ELA 49% = · Math 50% ▲6Compare
What school district is IS 59 Springfield Gardens in?
IS 59 Springfield Gardens is part of the New York City Geographic District #29 district in Springfield Gardens, New York.
Is IS 59 Springfield Gardens a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IS 59 Springfield Gardens 481st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of IS 59 Springfield Gardens?
Black 78%, Hispanic 13%, Asian 3%, American Indian 3% (400 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IS 59 Springfield Gardens cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11413 is $729K 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.