Emerson School (The)
Jamaica, NY · New York City Geographic District #28 · Grades 6-8
710th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
Emerson School (The) ranking
SchoolRow ranks Emerson School (The) 710th 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 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Emerson School (The) test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Emerson School (The) students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 322 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16.7% | 40.1% | ▲ 23.4 pts | |
| Black | 68.6% | 35.7% | ▼ 32.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 14.3% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 4.9% | 4.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 2.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Emerson School (The)
Typical home value $717K in zip 11433 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Emerson School (The)
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5JHS 8 Richard S GrossleyNew York City Geographic District #28 · 0 mi away431st of 781
ELA 49% · Math 50% - 7MS 358New York City Geographic District #28 · 1 mi away273rd of 781
ELA 61% · Math 64% - 4IS 238 Susan B Anthony AcademyNew York City Geographic District #29 · 1.1 mi away470th of 781
ELA 46% · Math 49% - 4JHS 217 Robert A Van WyckNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away525th of 781
ELA 42% · Math 46% - 2Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72New York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away662nd of 781
ELA 40% · Math 32% - 5Redwood Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #28 · 1.6 mi away415th of 781
ELA 45% · Math 57% - 2IS 192 Linden (The)New York City Geographic District #29 · 1.9 mi away664th of 781
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 4IS 59 Springfield GardensNew York City Geographic District #29 · 2 mi away481st of 781
ELA 49% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Emerson School (The) in?
Emerson School (The) is part of the New York City Geographic District #28 district in Jamaica, New York.
Is Emerson School (The) a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Emerson School (The) 710th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Emerson School (The)?
Hispanic 40%, Black 36%, Asian 14%, American Indian 5% (322 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Emerson School (The) cost?
The typical home value in zip code 11433 is $717K 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.