Serving 1,610 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MS 137 AMERICA'S SCHOOL OF HEROES serves an attendance zone in Ozone Park, NY, covering approximately 2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes's student population of 1,610 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,610 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes is 0.66, which is less 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
#1995 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
36%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes's ranking?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes is ranked #1995 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes often compared to?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroesis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard, Junior High School 210 Elizabeth Blackwell, John Adams High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes?
1,610 students attend Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Asian, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes offer ?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes part of?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes is part of New York City Geographic District #27.
In what neighborhood is Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes located?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Ozone Park, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Jamaica.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Their are not that many Hispanic kids at 137! It's mostly Guyanese/ Trindadian kids!
But anyway, it's a pretty good school. It's the place to be when you actually want to LEARN and not just play around. I''d recommend it to any parent choosing a middle school for their children.
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