Serving 1,670 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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: 1,670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes's student population of 1,670 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes is 0.61, 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
#2300 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
43%
10%
Hispanic
46%
29%
Black
4%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes's ranking?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes is ranked #2300 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes often compared to?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroesis often viewed alongside schools like John Adams High School, Junior High School 202 Robert H Goddard by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes?
1,670 students attend Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes students are Hispanic, 43% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes offer ?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes part of?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes is part of New York City Geographic District #27 School District.
In what neighborhood is Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes located?
Middle School 137 America's School Of Heroes is located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Ozone Park, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Jamaica.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
Their are not that many Hispanic kids at 137! It's mostly Guyanese/ Trindadian kids!
But anyway, it's a pretty good school. It's the place to be when you actually want to LEARN and not just play around. I''d recommend it to any parent choosing a middle school for their children.
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