Serving 617 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard's student population of 617 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2137 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
51%
10%
Hispanic
40%
29%
Black
5%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard's ranking?
Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard is ranked #2137 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard often compared to?
Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beardis often viewed alongside schools like Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, I.S. 237 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
617 students attend Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard students are Asian, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard offer ?
Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard part of?
Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard is part of New York City Geographic District #25 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/9/2017
Don't listen to any rumors. This school is really great and cares a lot about student success.
2 5/2/2015
I think it was unfair what happened to my daughter 6th grade and who mistakenly painted a math book and was charged 100 dollars
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