I.S. 237 or Rachel Carson Intermediate School 237Q is a public middle school in Flushing, Queens in New York City serving grades 6 - 8. The school is located on 46-21 Colden Street and part of NYCDOE District 25. Judith Friedman is the principal of the school, which has over 1200 students.
Serving 1,278 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 237 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 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,278 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 73% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 237 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
I.s. 237's student population of 1,278 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,278 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 237 ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 237 is 0.42, 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
#979 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
74%
10%
Hispanic
20%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 237's ranking?
I.s. 237 is ranked #979 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 237 often compared to?
I.s. 237is often viewed alongside schools like East-west School Of International Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 237?
1,278 students attend I.s. 237.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of I.s. 237 students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 237?
I.s. 237 has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 237 offer ?
I.s. 237 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 237 part of?
I.s. 237 is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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