I.s. 237 vs. East-west School Of International Studies
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
I.s. 237 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
East-west School Of International Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,278 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 237 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (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 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 685 students in grades 6-12, East-west School Of International Studies ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
1,278 students
685 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#979 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#574 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
≥95%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
425
96
Grade 7 Students
426
103
Grade 8 Students
423
93
Grade 9 Students
-
96
Grade 10 Students
-
101
Grade 11 Students
-
92
Grade 12 Students
-
103
Ungraded Students
4
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
74%
74%
% Hispanic
20%
18%
% Black
3%
4%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.42
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
