IS 73 FRANK SANSIVIERI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (THE)

www.is73.org

1,799 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

IS 73, formally known as The Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School, is a public middle school located in Maspeth, Queens. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and is well-regarded within the local community for its focus on providing a structured academic environment. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school serves a diverse student body and emphasizes the importance of core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, IS 73 is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere that encourages both student growth and community involvement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that aim to engage students outside of the classroom. With a commitment to promoting inclusivity and academic achievement, Frank Sansivieri Intermediate School remains a prominent educational anchor for families residing in the Maspeth area, focusing on building a foundation for lifelong learning.

1,799

Total Students

135.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 73 FRANK SANSIVIERI INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	195
Hispanic	1,119
Black	5
Asian	459
Two or More	12
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,119 (62.2 %)
Asian
459 (25.5 %)
White
195 (10.8 %)
Two or More
12 (0.7 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)
Black
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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 #24
Phone:	(718)639-3817
Website:	http://www.is73.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,799
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	135.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	77

* 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 6 419

Grade 7 643

Grade 8 729

Ungraded 8