Is 237 School in New York, NY
(06-08 • Public • Regular School)
City-data.com school rating (using weighted test average as compared to other schools in New York) from 0 (worst) to 100 (best) is 76
- Address
- 46-21 COLDEN ST
New York, NY 11355
- Telephone
- (718) 353-6464
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- City-data.com school rating
- 76
- Students
- 1,240
- Classroom Teachers (FTE)
- 73.3
- National School Lunch
Program (NSLP) Status - No
- Free lunch eligible students
- 911
- Reduced-price lunch
eligible students - 153
- School district
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
- Charter school
- No
- Shared Time Indicator
- No
- Adult education offered
- No
Ratings
This school rating compared to other nearby schools ratings:
ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) (0.4 miles): | 98 |
QUEENS COLLEGE SCHOOL FOR MATH SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY (THE) (0.8 miles): | 95 |
EAST-WEST SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (0.0 miles): | 92 |
PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON (0.2 miles): | 88 |
PS 20 JOHN BOWNE (0.6 miles): | 81 |
Is 237 School: | 76 |
JHS 189 DANIEL CARTER BEARD (0.7 miles): | 70 |
PS 120 (0.5 miles): | 62 |
FLUSHING INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (0.7 miles): | 11 |
Is 237 School rating compared to average state, county and city schools ratings:
New York: | 50 |
New York County: | 51 |
New York: | 51 |
Is 237 School: | 76 |
Students & Teachers
Total enrollment:
Enrollment in 2016: 1,240
Enrollment in 2015: 1,183
Enrollment in 2014: 1,216
Enrollment in 2013: 1,107
Enrollment in 2012: 1,188
Enrollment in 2011: 1,207
Enrollment in 2010: 1,160
Enrollment in 2009: 1,064
Enrollment in 2008: 1,058
Enrollment in 2007: 1,006
Enrollment in 2006: 1,127
Enrollment in 2015: 1,183
Enrollment in 2014: 1,216
Enrollment in 2013: 1,107
Enrollment in 2012: 1,188
Enrollment in 2011: 1,207
Enrollment in 2010: 1,160
Enrollment in 2009: 1,064
Enrollment in 2008: 1,058
Enrollment in 2007: 1,006
Enrollment in 2006: 1,127
Enrollment by grade, gender and race:
(Note: Details may not add to totals. School year: 2015-2016)
Grade | G05 | G06 | G07 | G08 | UG | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All students | 2 | 424 | 389 | 416 | 9 | 1,240 |
Female students | 1 | 208 | 182 | 196 | 3 | 590 |
Male students | 1 | 216 | 207 | 220 | 6 | 650 |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | - | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | 7 |
Asian students | 1 | 312 | 291 | 298 | 1 | 903 |
Hispanic students | - | 76 | 63 | 74 | 3 | 216 |
Black students | - | 29 | 29 | 31 | 4 | 93 |
White students | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 20 |
Two or More Races students | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
Enrollment by grade:
5th grade enrollment: 2
6th grade enrollment: 424
7th grade enrollment: 389
8th grade enrollment: 416
Ungraded enrollment: 9
6th grade enrollment: 424
7th grade enrollment: 389
8th grade enrollment: 416
Ungraded enrollment: 9
Is 237 School - Historical enrollment by grade
Enrollment by gender:
(State average from 6,131 schools)
Female enrollment: 590 (47.6%)
School: | 47.6% |
New York: | 51.1% |
Male enrollment: 650 (52.4%)
Here: | 52.4% |
State: | 47.5% |
Is 237 School - Historical enrollment by gender
Enrollment by race/ethnicity:
(State average from 1,352 schools)
American Indian/Alaska Native enrollment: 7 (0.6%)
Is 237 School: | 0.6% |
State: | 0.2% |
Asian enrollment: 903 (72.8%)
Here: | 72.8% |
New York: | 4.6% |
Hispanic enrollment: 216 (17.4%)
Here: | 17.4% |
New York: | 9.2% |
Black enrollment: 93 (7.5%)
Is 237 School: | 7.5% |
New York: | 12.0% |
White enrollment: 20 (1.6%)
Is 237 School: | 1.6% |
New York: | 55.1% |
Two or More Races enrollment: 1 (0.1%)
School: | 0.1% |
State: | 2.9% |
Is 237 School - Historical enrollment by race/ethnicity
Lunch Program Eligibility:
(State average from 4,921 schools)
Free/reduced-price lunch eligible students: 1,064 (85.8%)
School: | 85.8% |
State: | 52.7% |
Free lunch eligible students: 911 (73.5%)
Here: | 73.5% |
New York: | 45.4% |
Reduced-price lunch eligible students: 153 (12.3%)
Here: | 12.3% |
State: | 4.8% |
Is 237 School - Lunch Program Eligibility
Average Class Size:
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Average Class Size:
- Grade 8 English: 31
- Grade 8 Mathematics: 30
- Grade 8 Science: 30
- Grade 8 Social Studies: 30
Teachers and support:
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Classroom Teachers (FTE): 73.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Number of individuals teaching out of certification: 19
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 8
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 34
Total number of classes taught: 350
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 86
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of part-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 9
Student/Teacher Ratio
School: | 16.9 |
State: | 14.0 |
Number of teachers with fewer than three years of teaching experience: 8
Number of teachers with Master's Degree plus 30 hours or doctorate: 34
Total number of classes taught: 350
Number of classes taught by teachers without appropriate certification: 86
Number of full-time principals: 1
Number of full-time assistant principals: 3
Number of part-time assistant principals: 1
Number of full-time professional staff other than teachers, principals, and asst principals: 9
Is 237 School - Teachers (FTE) and pupil/teacher ratio
Statewide Student Assessments
Grades 3-8 New York State Testing Program Assessments:
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(State average from 1,650 schools)
The grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics assessments measure the higher learning standards that were adopted by the State Board of Regents in 2010, which more accurately reflect students' progress toward college and career readiness.
6th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 465
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 307
Students scoring at Level 1: 23%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 22%
Math students tested with valid scores: 492
Computed mean of student Math scores: 326
Students scoring at Level 1: 14%
Students scoring at Level 2: 24%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 41%
7th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 399
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 314
Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%
Math students tested with valid scores: 418
Computed mean of student Math scores: 330
Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 23%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 32%
8th Grade:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 357
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 315
Students scoring at Level 1: 19%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 24%
Math students tested with valid scores: 365
Computed mean of student Math scores: 328
Students scoring at Level 1: 12%
Students scoring at Level 2: 29%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 34%
Science students tested with valid scores: 247
Computed mean of student Science scores: 68
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 15%
- All307
- Males303
- Females312
- Hispanic299
- Asian310
- Black292
- White307
- IDEA281
ELA Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 307
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 43% |
New York: | 30% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 23%
Students scoring at Level 2: 34%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 22%
- All326
- Males322
- Females330
- Hispanic305
- Asian334
- Black291
- White310
- IDEA293
MATH Mean Score (6th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 326
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 62% |
New York: | 38% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 14%
Students scoring at Level 2: 24%
Students scoring at Level 3: 21%
Students scoring at Level 4: 41%
7th Grade:
- All314
- Males310
- Females319
- Hispanic303
- Asian317
- Black310
- IDEA288
ELA Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 314
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 52% |
State: | 39% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 15%
Students scoring at Level 2: 33%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 20%
- All330
- Males328
- Females331
- Hispanic303
- Asian338
- Black295
- IDEA294
MATH Mean Score (7th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 330
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 62% |
State: | 34% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 16%
Students scoring at Level 2: 23%
Students scoring at Level 3: 30%
Students scoring at Level 4: 32%
8th Grade:
- All315
- Males309
- Females321
- Hispanic296
- Asian318
- Black311
- IDEA284
ELA Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student ELA scores: 315
ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 56% |
State: | 43% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 19%
Students scoring at Level 2: 25%
Students scoring at Level 3: 32%
Students scoring at Level 4: 24%
- All328
- Males324
- Females333
- Hispanic290
- Asian338
- Black296
- IDEA275
MATH Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Math scores: 328
Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 59% |
New York: | 18% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 12%
Students scoring at Level 2: 29%
Students scoring at Level 3: 25%
Students scoring at Level 4: 34%
- All68
- Males69
- Females66
- Hispanic59
- Asian70
- IDEA56
SCI Mean Score (8th Grade)
Computed mean of student Science scores: 68
Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 64% |
State: | 57% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 9%
Students scoring at Level 2: 28%
Students scoring at Level 3: 49%
Students scoring at Level 4: 15%
New York State Alternate Assessment:
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New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) is part of the New York State testing program that measures the attainment of the State's learning standards in the areas of English language arts (ELA), mathematics, and science for all students with the most severe disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school. In the 2015-16 school year, NYSAA began using computer-based testing for the ELA and mathematics components. Beginning with the 2017-18 school year, the NYSAA program will no longer include a Social Studies component. The NYSAA in ELA, mathematics, and science will be assessed using Dynamic Learning Maps alternate assessment.
Grade 7:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 100%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 60%
Students scoring at Level 4: 40%
Grade 8:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 11
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 91%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%
Math students tested with valid scores: 11
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 91%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%
Science students tested with valid scores: 11
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 100%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
ELA students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 7 ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
State: | 76% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 100%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Math students tested with valid scores: 5
Grade 7 Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
New York: | 75% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 60%
Students scoring at Level 4: 40%
Grade 8:
ELA students tested with valid scores: 11
Grade 8 ELA Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
State: | 77% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 91%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%
Math students tested with valid scores: 11
Grade 8 Math Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
State: | 80% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 91%
Students scoring at Level 4: 9%
Science students tested with valid scores: 11
Grade 8 Science Students scoring proficient and above: | 100% |
New York: | 83% |
Students scoring at Level 1: 0%
Students scoring at Level 2: 0%
Students scoring at Level 3: 100%
Students scoring at Level 4: 0%
Regents Examination:
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(State average from 2,072 schools)
Regents Examinations are achievement tests that are aligned with New York State's Learning Standards. Prepared by teacher examination committees and Department subject and testing specialists, Regents Examinations provide schools with a basis for evaluating the quality of instruction and learning that have taken place. They are used by school personnel to identify major learning goals, offering both teachers and students a guide to important understandings, skills, and concepts. The examinations also provide students, parents, counselors, administrators, college admissions officers, and employers with objective and easily understood achievement information for use in making sound educational and vocational decisions. Passing scores on the Regents Examinations in English, mathematics, science, and social studies satisfy the State testing requirements for a high school diploma.
Is 237 School - % Scroring 55 and above in Regents Examination
Integrated Algebra (Common Core):
Students tested with valid scores: 147
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 15 (10%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 27 (18%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 105 (71%)
- All99%
- Males99%
- Females100%
- Asian100%
Scoring 55 and above
(Integrated Algebra)
Number of students tested scoring Level 3 (65-78): 15 (10%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 4 (79-84): 27 (18%)
Number of students tested scoring Level 5 (85-100): 105 (71%)
Percentage of students scoring 55 and above: | 99% |
State: | 93% |
The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test:
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The New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) is designed to annually assess the English proficiency of all English language learners enrolled in Grades K-12 in New York State schools. The exam gives the State and schools important information about the English language development of English language learners (ELLs), and is part of the State's compliance with federal laws that mandate the annual assessing and tracking of English proficiency of English language learners.
Is 237 School - % Scoring at Expanding Level or above in NYSESLAT
6th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 117
Students scoring at Entering Level: 23%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 10%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 21%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 7%
7th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 90
Students scoring at Entering Level: 7%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 36%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 12%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 12%
8th Grade:
Students tested with valid scores: 88
Students scoring at Entering Level: 7%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 25%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 20%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 10%
- All45%
- Males48%
- Females41%
- Asian45%
- IDEA67%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (6th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 45% |
New York: | 61% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 23%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 10%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 21%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 7%
7th Grade:
- All45%
- Males43%
- Females49%
- Hispanic55%
- Asian44%
- IDEA73%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (7th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 45% |
State: | 64% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 7%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 36%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 12%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 33%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 12%
8th Grade:
- All48%
- Males51%
- Females44%
- Hispanic31%
- Asian51%
- IDEA100%
Scoring at Expanding Level or above (8th Grade)
Scoring at Expanding Level or above: | 48% |
New York: | 67% |
Students scoring at Entering Level: 7%
Students scoring at Emerging Level: 25%
Students scoring at Transitioning Level: 20%
Students scoring at Expanding Level: 38%
Students scoring at Commanding Level: 10%
Outcomes
High School Completers:
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Graduates - Graduates include students who received a local diploma or a local diploma with Regents endorsement (Regents diploma). All students who received a Regents diploma (with or without Advanced Designation or CTE Endorsement) are included in the number of students with Regents diploma.
Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
Regents Diploma - Requires a student pass a minimum of 5 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Regents with Advanced Designation - Requires a student pass a minimum of 8 Regents examinations in addition to meeting course and credit requirements.
Local Diploma - Can only be obtained by students with disabilities with an individualized education program or section 504 Accommodation Plan.
All Students:
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:
General Education:
Students with Disabilities:
High School Non-completers:
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(State average from 1,447 schools)
All Students:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 220
Number of non-completers: 2
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 2
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 341
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 49
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 220
Number of non-completers: 2
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 2
Percent of non-completers: | 1.0% |
State: | 3.9% |
General Education:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 341
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Students with Disabilities:
Number enrolled in grades 9-12 (and ungraded age 14 or older) as of BEDS day: 49
Number of non-completers: 1
└─ Number of students who dropped out: 1
Percent of non-completers: | 2.0% |
New York: | 5.3% |
Accountability
Adequate Yearly Progress:
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(State average from 3,754 schools)
Elementary/Middle-Level Science:
Made AYP: No
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 402
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 91%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 183
Safe harbor target: 173
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,332
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 96%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 106
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
Made AYP: Yes
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,334
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Effective Annual Measurable Objective (EAMO): 108
- All171
- Males168
- Females174
- Hispanic130
- Asian178
- IDEA129
Elementary/Middle-Level Science - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: No
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 402
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 91%
Performance Index (PI): | 171 |
New York: | 174 |
Safe harbor target: 173
Elementary/Middle-Level Math:
- All149
- Males145
- Females154
- Hispanic99
- Asian164
- Black90
- IDEA90
Elementary/Middle-Level Math - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,332
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 96%
Performance Index (PI): | 149 |
State: | 114 |
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA:
- All131
- Males124
- Females140
- Hispanic109
- Asian137
- Black121
- IDEA83
Elementary/Middle-Level ELA - Performance Index (PI)
Met the participation criterion: Yes
Met the performance criterion: Yes
Students enrolled during the test administration period: 1,334
Percent of enrolled students with valid test scores: 98%
Performance Index (PI): | 131 |
State: | 113 |
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