Serving 1,203 students in grades 6-8, Is 237 ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 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 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Is 237's student population of 1,203 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Is 237 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Is 237 is 0.40, 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
#1754 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
75%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
1%
41%
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
76%
51%
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 Is 237's ranking?
Is 237 is ranked #1754 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Is 237 often compared to?
Is 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Is 237?
1,203 students attend Is 237.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Is 237 students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Is 237?
Is 237 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Is 237 offer ?
Is 237 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Is 237 part of?
Is 237 is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
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