Summary:
The 11355 zip code area of Flushing, New York is home to 8 schools serving grades K-12, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Overall, the schools in this area demonstrate a mix of academic performance, with several standout institutions like IS 237 and PS 24 Andrew Jackson outperforming the New York City district and state averages, while others lag behind.
IS 237, a middle school, consistently ranks in the top 20% of New York middle schools and has particularly strong math scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better. PS 24 Andrew Jackson, an elementary school, also performs very well, ranking in the top 15% of New York elementary schools and boasting over 80% proficiency in 4th and 5th grade math. The East-West School of International Studies, a 6-12 school, has strong academic performance, especially in English Language Arts, with over 80% of 7th and 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the ELA assessments.
The schools in this area generally outperform the New York City Geographic District #25 and state averages on the NY State Assessments, particularly in math. However, the two high schools, East-West School of International Studies and Flushing International High School, have similar graduation rates around 84% but differ in their academic proficiency on Regents exams, with East-West outperforming Flushing International. The data suggests that factors such as student-teacher ratio and per-student spending may contribute to the schools' varying levels of success.
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