Serving 1,648 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NY
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 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 0.64, 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
1,648 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, 39% of students are Asian, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes part of?
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.
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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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - smart
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
