MS 158 MARIE CURIE

www.ms158q.com

757 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MS 158 Marie Curie, located in the Bayside neighborhood of Queens, is a highly regarded middle school known for its strong academic reputation and diverse student body. Serving grades 6–8, the school is recognized for offering a robust curriculum that balances core subjects with a variety of elective options. It is widely considered one of the top-performing middle schools in District 26, often drawing students from across the local community due to its consistent track record of high student achievement and college-readiness preparation.

Beyond its academic rigor, MS 158 fosters a well-rounded educational environment by providing numerous extracurricular opportunities, including competitive sports, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school places a significant emphasis on building a supportive community, utilizing a structure that encourages both intellectual growth and social development. With its experienced faculty and active parent involvement, Marie Curie is frequently highlighted for its stable leadership and success in preparing students for competitive high schools throughout New York City.

757

Total Students

58.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 158 MARIE CURIE
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	160
Black	26
Asian	476
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Asian
476 (62.9 %)
Hispanic
160 (21.1 %)
White
76 (10.0 %)
Black
26 (3.4 %)
Two or More
14 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #26
Phone:	(718)423-8100
Website:	http://www.ms158q.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	757
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	496
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 250

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 263