Serving 234 students in grades 6-8, Is 289 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Is 289 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Is 289's student population of 234 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 289 ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 289 is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#911 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
46%
10%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
27%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Is 289's ranking?
Is 289 is ranked #911 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 289 often compared to?
Is 289is often viewed alongside schools like Battery Park City School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 289?
234 students attend Is 289.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Is 289 students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 289?
Is 289 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 289 offer ?
Is 289 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 289 part of?
Is 289 is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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