Redwood Middle School

Redwood Middle School in Queens serves students in grades 6-8, offering a small school environment with a focus on academic enrichment. The school provides exciting opportunities including STEM coursework, Regents courses for eighth graders, and foreign language instruction. Its commitment to advanced learning is evident in its high percentage of accelerated coursework, which is well above the citywide median. While English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates are below the citywide median, the school's strong emphasis on challenging students through in-depth Inquiry Explorations and an active after-school program aims to foster academic growth. Parent engagement is a notable strength, with the school receiving an "Excellent" rating for relationships with families and exceptionally high positive feedback in parent surveys. Student attendance is also strong, performing above the citywide median. However, the school's safety and school climate rating is "Fair." While students overwhelmingly report feeling safe in common areas like hallways and cafeterias, student survey data indicates concerns regarding bullying and physical altercations. Older parent feedback has also raised questions about academic quality and leadership.