Serving 258 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 289 ranks in the top 20% 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 70% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 258 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 289 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
I.s. 289's student population of 258 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
258 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 289 ranks within the top 20% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 289 is 0.71, 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
#577 out of 4377 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
7%
16%
White
30%
40%
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
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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. 289's ranking?
I.s. 289 is ranked #577 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 289 often compared to?
I.s. 289is often viewed alongside schools like Battery Park City School, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 289?
258 students attend I.s. 289.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of I.s. 289 students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 I.s. 289?
I.s. 289 has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 289 offer ?
I.s. 289 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 289 part of?
I.s. 289 is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
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