IS 237
Flushing, NY · New York City Geographic District #25 · Grades 6-8
246th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 69%▼ Declining
IS 237 ranking
SchoolRow ranks IS 237 246th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 69% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — declining.
IS 237 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
IS 237 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,278 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69.7% | 74.3% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.6% | 19.7% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Black | 6.6% | 3.3% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 2.5% | 1.2% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near IS 237
Typical home value $601K in zip 11355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near IS 237
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6JHS 189 Daniel Carter BeardNew York City Geographic District #25 · 0.7 mi away350th of 781
ELA 47% · Math 65% - 10JHS 216 George J RyanNew York City Geographic District #26 · 1.6 mi away73rd of 781
ELA 79% · Math 84% - 2IS 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (The)New York City Geographic District #25 · 1.8 mi away682nd of 781
ELA 34% · Math 34% - 9JHS 185 Edward BleekerNew York City Geographic District #25 · 1.8 mi away134th of 781
ELA 70% · Math 79% - 8IS 25 Adrien BlockNew York City Geographic District #25 · 2 mi away175th of 781
ELA 70% · Math 72% - 9JHS 157 Stephen A HalseyNew York City Geographic District #28 · 2 mi away101st of 781
ELA 73% · Math 84% - 1PS 419New York City Geographic District #24 · 2.1 mi away735th of 781
ELA 27% · Math 28% - 2IS 61 Leonardo Da VinciNew York City Geographic District #24 · 2.2 mi away685th of 781
ELA 33% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is IS 237 in?
IS 237 is part of the New York City Geographic District #25 district in Flushing, New York.
Is IS 237 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IS 237 246th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of IS 237?
Asian 74%, Hispanic 20%, Black 3%, White 1% (1,278 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IS 237 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11355 is $601K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.