JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE IN QUEENS
JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE IN QUEENS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 school district, located in JAMAICA, NY with about 619 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE IN QUEENS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute (I.S. 238), located in Jamaica, Queens, is a public middle school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment with a specialized focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school is designed to prepare students for the demands of high-level secondary education by integrating STEM principles into its core curriculum. By emphasizing critical thinking, hands-on experimentation, and digital literacy, the institute aims to cultivate a student body that is both technologically proficient and academically well-rounded.
Beyond its academic focus, the school plays an active role in the local Jamaica community, striving to provide equitable educational opportunities for its diverse student population. It emphasizes a culture of high expectations and personal growth, offering various extracurricular activities and support services that encourage students to explore their interests and build collaborative skills. As a modern learning environment, the Jermaine L. Green STEM Institute seeks to bridge the achievement gap by equipping its students with the essential tools and confidence needed to succeed in an increasingly STEM-driven global economy.
For more information, contact JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE IN QUEENS at (718) 276-1348 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JAMAICA, NY 11434
(718) 276-1348
JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE IN QUEENS is a public Title I school in JAMAICA, NY with about 619 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28
- Total Students:
- 619
- Teachers:
- 39.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 619 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE IN QUEENS is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 86.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- White
- 0.6%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.