JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE OF QUEENS (THE)
493 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
493
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 73 |
| Black | 377 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 21 |
| American Indian | 11 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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Black377 (76.5 %)
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Hispanic73 (14.8 %)
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Two or More21 (4.3 %)
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American Indian11 (2.2 %)
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Asian6 (1.2 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.6 %)
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White2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #28 |
| Phone: | (718)276-1348 |
| Website: | http://www.ps354.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 493 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 36.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 418 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 10 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
59
Kindergarten
83
Grade 1
61
Grade 2
61
Grade 3
71
Grade 4
68
Grade 5
90
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 59 |
| Kindergarten | 83 |
| Grade 1 | 61 |
| Grade 2 | 61 |
| Grade 3 | 71 |
| Grade 4 | 68 |
| Grade 5 | 90 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 253 | 51.3% |
| Male | 240 | 48.7% |
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