- Enrollment
- 2,778
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012201996
👥 S:T ratio 36
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 237 earns 44/100 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
- 44
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Is 237 grew from 1,182 students in 2022-23 to 1,278 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 82.6 → 84.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 360012201996 · Flushing, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,313 enr · 16:1 · 76.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John Bowne High School (2,778 students)
Is 237 grew from 1,182 students in 2022-23 to 1,278 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 82.6 → 84.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 237 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Bowne Hig
John Bowne High School
2,778 students
- Flushing High
Flushing High School
1,650 students
- Jhs 185 Edward
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
1,516 students
- Townsend Harri
Townsend Harris High School
1,342 students
- This school
Is 237
1,313 students
- Ps 24 Andrew J
Ps 24 Andrew Jackson
1,197 students
What this shows Is 237 reports 1,313 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 237 compares
Is 237 is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,313 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,182 (2022-23) → 1,278 (2023-24), up 96.
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 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.