IS 289
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades 6-8
106th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 86%▼ Declining
IS 289 ranking
SchoolRow ranks IS 289 106th 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 86% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 87th in 2025 — declining.
IS 289 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
IS 289 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 258 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 35.2% | 41.9% | ▲ 6.7 pts | |
| White | 38.9% | 30.2% | ▼ 8.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.0% | 15.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Black | 9.6% | 7.0% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 4.3% | ▲ 3.3 pts |
Homes near IS 289
Typical home value $2.15M in zip 10282 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2011
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near IS 289
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Lower Manhattan Community Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.8 mi away119th of 781
ELA 82% · Math 69% - 10New York City Charter School of the ArtsNew York City Charter School of the Arts · 0.8 mi away · charter64th of 781
ELA 72% · Math 92% - 3MS 297New York City Geographic District # 2 · 1 mi away591st of 781
ELA 44% · Math 36% - 6MS 131New York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.1 mi away379th of 781
ELA 44% · Math 64% - 6School for Global LeadersNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 1.5 mi away334th of 781
ELA 50% · Math 65% - 3University Neighborhood Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 1.5 mi away610th of 781
ELA 42% · Math 36% - 5Dock Street School for STEAM StudiesNew York City Geographic District #13 · 1.5 mi away410th of 781
ELA 57% · Math 46% - 5Tompkins Square Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 1.8 mi away444th of 781
ELA 52% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is IS 289 in?
IS 289 is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is IS 289 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks IS 289 106th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 86% 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 289?
Asian 42%, White 30%, Hispanic 16%, Black 7% (258 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near IS 289 cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10282 is $2.15M 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.