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
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.
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 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
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
