Serving 1,555 students in grades 5-8, I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,555 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IS 227 Louis Armstrong serves a substantial area in East Elmhurst, NY, covering approximately 109.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong's student population of 1,555 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,555 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1979
School Calendar
School Motto
We are New York STRONG. We are Queens STRONG. We are Louis ArmSTRONG.
School Rankings
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
26%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong's ranking?
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong is ranked #563 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong?
1,555 students attend I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong?
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong offer ?
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong part of?
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong is part of New York City Geographic District #30.
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