IS 237
IS 237 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25 school district, located in FLUSHING, NY with about 1,363 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 82 teachers, IS 237 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
IS 237, officially known as Russell Sage Junior High School, is a public middle school located in the heart of Flushing, Queens. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its large student body and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience within the New York City Department of Education system. The school focuses on fostering a structured learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school, offering a range of core academic subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities to support student development.
The school is notable for its diverse student population, which reflects the multicultural landscape of the Flushing community. IS 237 emphasizes the importance of community involvement and maintains a focus on academic achievement, often utilizing a variety of instructional strategies to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. With its long-standing presence in the neighborhood, the school remains a focal point for local families seeking a public middle school education that balances traditional curriculum with an active, engaging school culture.
For more information, contact IS 237 at (718) 353-6464 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FLUSHING, NY 11355
(718) 353-6464
IS 237 is a public Title I school in FLUSHING, NY with about 1,363 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
- Total Students:
- 1,363
- Teachers:
- 82.01
- 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 1,363 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending IS 237 is predominantly Asian, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Asian
- 74.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 16.7%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- White
- 1.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.