I.S. 237
Tel:
(718) 353-6464
I.S. 237 serves 1,363 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
I.S. 237 placed in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
I.S. 237's student population of 1,363 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,363 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 82 teachers |
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School Comparison
I.S. 237 is ranked within the top 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of I.S. 237 is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1787 out of 4239 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 75% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 27% |
| Black | 6% | 17% |
| White | 2% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 78% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic District #25 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to I.S. 237 is East-west School Of International Studies (0.0 miles away)
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- Flushing East-west School Of International Studies Grades: 6-12 | 655 students
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46-21 Colden St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 353-0009 0.0 6-12 655 - Flushing P.S. 24 Andrew Jackson Grades: K-5 | 999 students
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141-11 Holly Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-2288 0.3 K-5 999 - Flushing Active Learning Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 460 students
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Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 445-5730 0.4 PK-3 460 - Flushing P.S. 120 Grades: PK-5 | 1,033 student
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58-01 136th St
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-3390 0.5 PK-5 1,033 - Flushing P.S. 20 John Bowne Grades: PK-5 | 1,311 student
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142-30 Barclay Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
(718) 359-0321 0.6 PK-5 1,311
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