Enrollment
1,313
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Flushing, NY
Is 237
Federal NCES profile for Is 237, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012201996
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 237 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #3 of 7
- middle schools in Flushing · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for New York
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 237 has class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 237 ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Flushing, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #25 · New York
NCES ID 360012201996 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.5%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Is 237 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Is 237
Is 237 is a high-poverty, large middle school in Flushing, New York, enrolling 1,313 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16:1 is larger than about 91% of New York schools and 36% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New York, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,313 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 243 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students) and Flushing High School (1,650 students) alongside Is 237.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Is 237 compares
Is 237 on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 36% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,313 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,313
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in New York - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
African American 2.5%
White 1.3%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Is 237 is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 237 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bowne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Flushing High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Townsend Harris High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 24 Andrew Jackson | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 237's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,313 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Is 237
How many students attend Is 237?
Is 237 has 1,313 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Flushing, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 237?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 237 is 16:1, which is 36% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 237?
76.5% of students at Is 237 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 237?
The largest demographic group at Is 237 is Asian at 74.6% of enrollment, in Flushing, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 237?
Is 237 has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Is 237 rank among middle schools in Flushing?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 237 ranks #3 of 7 middle schools in Flushing, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Flushing on the city page.
Is Is 237 a good school?
Is 237 earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #25?
Besides Is 237, New York City Geographic District #25 also operates John Bowne High School (2,778 students), Flushing High School (1,650 students), and Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker (1,516 students). See the New York City Geographic District #25 district page for the complete list.
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