JHS 189 DANIEL CARTER BEARD

www.jhs189q.com

617 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

JHS 189, also known as the Daniel Carter Beard School, is a public middle school located in the heart of Flushing, Queens. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a vibrant, culturally diverse neighborhood, which is reflected in its student body. The school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 25 and is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment while offering a variety of extracurricular activities intended to foster student engagement and personal development.

Academically, JHS 189 emphasizes core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, often incorporating programs designed to meet the diverse learning needs of its students. The school places a significant emphasis on community and preparation for high school, utilizing various support systems and enrichment programs to help students succeed. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with clubs, sports, and arts initiatives, Daniel Carter Beard School aims to provide a well-rounded middle school experience that prepares its students for the challenges of secondary education.

617

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JHS 189 DANIEL CARTER BEARD
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	248
Black	28
Asian	316
Two or More	7
American Indian	3

Asian
316 (51.2 %)
Hispanic
248 (40.2 %)
Black
28 (4.5 %)
White
15 (2.4 %)
Two or More
7 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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 #25
Phone:	(718)359-6676
Website:	http://www.jhs189q.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	498
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 209

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 228

Ungraded 5