QUEENS UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL

229-02 137TH AVE
SPRINGFIELD GARDENS, NY 11413

191 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Queens United Middle School (QUMS), located in Springfield Gardens, Queens, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive academic environment that focuses on both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing a "community-first" philosophy, the school aims to prepare young adolescents for the challenges of high school and beyond by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be comprehensive, often integrating technology and project-based learning to keep students engaged. Beyond academics, Queens United Middle School typically offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage students to explore their interests and build strong peer connections. With a focus on restorative practices and clear behavioral expectations, the school strives to maintain a safe and supportive culture where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and achieve their personal best.

191

Total Students

16.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for QUEENS UNITED MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	13
Black	169
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
169 (88.5 %)
Hispanic
13 (6.8 %)
Two or More
3 (1.6 %)
American Indian
2 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (1.0 %)
White
1 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)

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 #29
Phone:	(718)723-3501
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	191
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	173
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 70

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 62