Serving 1,010 students in grades 6-8, I.S. 230 ranks in the top 30% 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 51% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,010 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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I.S. 230 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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I.S. 230's student population of 1,010 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,010 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
Students by Grade
I.S. 230 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. 230 is 0.53, 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
#1273 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
60%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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I.S. 230 is ranked #1273 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.S. 230 often compared to?
I.S. 230is often viewed alongside schools like I.S. 145 Joseph Pulitzer by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.S. 230?
1,010 students attend I.S. 230.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of I.S. 230 students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.S. 230?
I.S. 230 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 230 offer ?
I.S. 230 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is I.S. 230 part of?
I.S. 230 is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
In what neighborhood is I.S. 230 located?
I.S. 230 is located in the Flushing neighborhood of Jackson Heights, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Flushing.
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