IS 237

1,313 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,313

Total Students

86.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 237
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	260
Black	33
Asian	979
Two or More	15
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
979 (74.6%)
Hispanic
260 (19.8%)
Black
33 (2.5%)
White
17 (1.3%)
Two or More
15 (1.1%)
American Indian
7 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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)353-6464
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	86.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,055
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 6 398

Grade 7 469

Grade 8 441

Ungraded 5