JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE OF QUEENS (THE)

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.
493
Total Students
36.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE OF QUEENS (THE)
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic73
Black377
Asian6
Two or More21
American Indian11
Pacific Islander3
  • Black
    377 (76.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    73 (14.8 %)
  • Two or More
    21 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6 %)
  • White
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE OF QUEENS (THE)
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten59
Kindergarten83
Grade 161
Grade 261
Grade 371
Grade 468
Grade 590
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JERMAINE L GREEN STEM INSTITUTE OF QUEENS (THE)
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25351.3%
Male24048.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)