Serving 1,182 students in grades 6-8, I.S. 237 ranks in the top 30% 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 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
I.S. 237 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. 237 is 0.43, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.S. 237?
1,182 students attend I.S. 237.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of I.S. 237 students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.S. 237?
I.S. 237 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.S. 237 offer ?
I.S. 237 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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