Community Voices Middle School

Community Voices Middle School in Queens serves grades 6-8, emphasizing holistic development and career exposure. The school is known for fostering student talents through a variety of clubs, including dance, robotics, chess, debate, and DJing, and offers an entrepreneurial "CoVo Shark Tank" program where students can pitch business ideas. Academically, the school's ELA proficiency is slightly above the citywide 25th percentile, though math proficiency is a significant concern, falling well below the citywide 25th percentile. The share of students taking accelerated coursework is near the citywide median. While the school's official rating for instruction and performance is "Fair" and safety and school climate "Needs Improvement," parent sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with high satisfaction reported across various aspects of the school experience. However, student surveys indicate notable concerns regarding bullying and physical fights, which are experienced by a significant portion of the student body. The school maintains good relationships with families, and its smaller enrollment size, near the citywide 25th percentile, may contribute to a more personalized environment.