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Middle Village Prep Charter School
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Middle Village Prep Charter School

Grades 6-8 · 68-02 METROPOLITAN AVENUE · Queens

Nancy Velez, Principal · 718-869-2933

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About

Middle Village Prep Charter School is a highly-regarded middle school in Queens, consistently recognized for its strong academic performance, with ELA and Math proficiency rates well above the citywide median. The school offers a demanding, traditional curriculum that includes three years of Latin and Regents-level courses in math and science, preparing students for selective high schools. Parents frequently praise the dedicated and professional faculty, describing a supportive and family-like environment where children are challenged and receive ample academic support, including tutoring. However, some parents and students note a strict rule environment and a heavy academic workload that can lead to stress. Student survey data indicates mixed perceptions regarding school climate, with a significant portion of students reporting that conflicts are not always resolved fairly and that bullying occurs. The school also has a notable suspension rate. Located on the Christ the King campus, the school provides an after-school program with various clubs and homework assistance.

Sources (10)

Academics

State test proficiency rates and acceleration.

ELA proficiency

71%

Math proficiency

70%

Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).

Attendance rate

—

Avg class size (general ed)

—

Avg class size (ICT)

—

Community & climate

Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.

Quality signals

FacultyExcellentAI-estimated

Parent survey · overall positive

90%100% response rate

Teacher survey · overall positive

80%95% response rate

Student survey · overall positive

63%91% response rate

Survey topics

Safety75%city 76%
  • Conflicts are resolved fairly in this school.39%
  • I feel safe…outside around this school.75%
  • I feel safe…traveling between home and this school.81%
  • I feel safe…in the hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and cafeteria of this school.74%
  • I feel safe…in my classes at this school.88%
  • Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.76%
  • School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment.83%
  • At this school students drink alcohol, use illegal drugs, or abuse prescription drugs.78%
  • At this school students get into physical fights.77%
  • At this school there is gang activity.82%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (75%) is their average, vs 76% citywide.

Bullying prevention47%city 57%
  • At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.35%
  • At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, language/accent, or citizenship/immigration status.45%
  • At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of their gender, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.63%
  • At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other because of other differences, like different body type or disability.49%
  • At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate each other online (through mobile phones, social media, email, or other forms of electronic communication).51%
  • At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.40%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (47%) is their average, vs 57% citywide.

Emotional support57%city 69%
  • I know where to go at my school if I need additional support with my mental-health.82%
  • During this school year, most days I have felt happy when at school.57%
  • During this school year, most days I have felt safe when at school.81%
  • During this school year, most days I have felt optimistic when at school.55%
  • During this school year, most days I have felt bored when at school.13%
  • During this school year, most days I have felt stressed when at school.16%
  • During this school year, most days I have felt worried when at school.32%
  • There is time at school to talk about feelings and emotions.47%
  • How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.82%
  • How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.81%
  • How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.77%
  • How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.56%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (57%) is their average, vs 69% citywide.

Personal attention55%city 67%
  • In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…ask if I have everything that I need to succeed in their class.50%
  • In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…give me specific suggestions about how I can improve my work in class.60%
  • In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…explain things a different way if I don't understand something in class.60%
  • In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers…support me when I am upset.38%
  • Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing personally.38%
  • Adults at this school check in with me frequently about how I’m doing academically.70%
  • I feel like I belong at this school.66%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (55%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.

Academic expectations65%city 71%
  • The classes at this school prepare me for the next step in my education.86%
  • In how many of your classes …are you challenged?.52%
  • In how many of your classes …do your teachers have high expectations for you?.76%
  • In how many of your classes …are you encouraged to work in small groups?.47%
  • In how many of your classes …do your teachers want you to become better thinkers, not just memorize things?.64%
  • In how many of your classes …do you get so focused on learning during class activities that you lose track of time?.36%
  • In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.94%
  • How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.65%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (65%) is their average, vs 71% citywide.

Clear instruction65%city 73%
  • In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? My teachers make learning expectations clear.72%
  • In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? Class assignments are purposeful in learning the course content.70%
  • In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? The work I do in class is good preparation for class assignments, projects, and assessments.72%
  • In how many of your classes, this school year, do YOU feel the following statement is true? I learn a lot from feedback on my work.45%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (65%) is their average, vs 73% citywide.

College & career guidance83%city 85%
  • This school provides me with guidance on the high school application process.76%
  • This school provides my family with guidance on the high school application process.71%
  • It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with guidance on the high school application process.92%
  • It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide families with guidance on the high school application process.91%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (83%) is their average, vs 85% citywide.

Family outreach95%city 94%
  • At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.91%
  • At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.94%
  • At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.100%
  • At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.97%
  • School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.91%
  • Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.91%
  • My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.98%
  • I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.96%
  • My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.94%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Student–teacher trust68%city 82%
  • There is at least one adult at my school that I can confide in.77%
  • My teachers are open to students' ideas, suggestions, and comments.71%
  • My teachers always do what they say they will do.41%
  • My teachers treat me with respect.81%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (68%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

Parent–teacher trust94%city 95%
  • I feel respected by my child's teachers.95%
  • Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.92%
  • My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.96%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.

Show all survey topics

Rigorous Instruction

Strong Core Instruction94%city 92%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [Social Studies].100%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Social Studies].67%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Social Studies].100%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Social Studies].83%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Social Studies].83%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].100%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].100%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].90%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].90%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].100%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Math].100%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].100%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].100%
  • In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.

Quality of Student Discussion66%city 67%
  • How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.58%
  • How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.61%
  • How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.64%
  • How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.70%
  • How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.79%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (66%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.

Collaborative Teachers

Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction84%city 89%
  • My teachers use examples of students’ different races and cultures in their lessons to make learning more meaningful for me.76%
  • My teachers use examples of students’ different backgrounds and families in their lessons to make learning more meaningful for me.69%
  • I see a variety of races, ethnicities, cultures, and backgrounds positively represented in the curriculum.88%
  • I see a variety of genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations positively represented in the curriculum.71%
  • At this school, we have productive conversations about race and racism where I feel my voice is heard.64%
  • My teachers treat students of different races, cultures, or backgrounds equally.86%
  • My teachers treat students of different genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations equally.81%
  • I feel that my teachers respect my culture, background, and identity.91%
  • I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.94%
  • I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.94%
  • I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.100%
  • I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.84%
  • I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.94%
  • I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).84%
  • I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.85%
  • I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.87%
  • I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.90%
  • I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.87%
  • I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.69%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 89% citywide.

Quality of Professional Development81%city 82%
  • Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.80%
  • Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.83%
  • Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (81%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.

Peer Collaboration80%city 87%
  • At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.71%
  • At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.91%
  • At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.78%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (80%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.

Innovation and Collective Responsibility72%city 79%
  • How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.74%
  • How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.77%
  • How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.57%
  • How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.71%
  • How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (72%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.

School Commitment69%city 83%
  • I usually look forward to each working day at this school.69%
  • I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.80%
  • I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.57%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (69%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Supportive Environment

Classroom Behavior66%city 66%
  • How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.55%
  • How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.76%
  • How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.52%
  • How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.79%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (66%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Conflict Resolution63%city 79%
  • When a conflict arises, school staff use questions to encourage reflection and resolve it.63%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (63%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.

Effective School Leadership

Inclusive Leadership91%city 93%
  • The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.90%
  • The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.97%
  • The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.96%
  • I have the opportunity to work with adults at this school to make decisions in important areas that impact my life (e.g. instruction, safety, conflict resolution, etc.).81%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (91%) is their average, vs 93% citywide.

Program Coherence78%city 83%
  • At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.69%
  • At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.80%
  • At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.84%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (78%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.

Instructional Leadership76%city 86%
  • The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.86%
  • The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.74%
  • The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.91%
  • The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.57%
  • The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.77%
  • The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.89%
  • The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.63%
  • The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.71%
  • How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.73%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (76%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Teacher Influence52%city 66%
  • At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.71%
  • How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.26%
  • How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.15%
  • How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.89%
  • How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.57%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (52%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.

Strong Family-Community Ties

Strong Relationships100%city 90%
  • At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].100%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.

Parent Involvement in School64%city 63%
  • Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.84%
  • Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.86%
  • I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.23%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (64%) is their average, vs 63% citywide.

Trust

Parent-Principal Trust95%city 94%
  • I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.94%
  • I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).94%
  • The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.96%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.

Teacher-Principal Trust84%city 84%
  • I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.89%
  • The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.80%
  • The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.89%
  • I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).80%
  • The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.86%
  • The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.80%
  • The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.82%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (84%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.

Teacher-Teacher Trust74%city 86%
  • Teachers in this school trust each other.71%
  • It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.71%
  • I feel respected by other teachers at this school.80%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (74%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.

Student-Student Trust52%city 70%
  • Most students at this school treat each other with respect.43%
  • Most students treat students from different cultures or backgrounds equally.60%

Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (52%) is their average, vs 70% citywide.

Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]

Operational health

Attendance

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Chronic absenteeism

8%

Suspension rate

19%

Teachers[7]

Teachers with 4+ years' experience

76%

Students per teacher

11:1

Teaching out of certification

59%

Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.

Student body

Race / ethnicity[4]

  • Asian 6%
  • Black 2%
  • Hispanic 56%
  • White 33%
  • Multiracial 1%

School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.

Gender[4]

  • Female 52%
  • Male 48%

Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.

Enrollment

468

Economic Need Index

65%

Free / reduced lunch

74%

English learners

4%

Students with IEPs

10%

Admissions

No program-level admissions data is available for this school yet.

Location & commute

Where the school is and how to get there.

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Data sources

  1. 1.MySchools / NYC DOE: Program descriptions, course, club, and arts offerings.
  2. 3.NYC DOE School Survey: Parent, teacher, and student survey results.
  3. 4.NYC DOE Demographic Snapshot: Enrollment and demographic breakdowns.
  4. 7.NYSED School Report Card: Teacher experience, certification, and pupil-teacher ratio.