Is 227 Louis Armstrong

IS 227 Louis Armstrong serves 1,561 students in grades 5-8 in East Elmhurst, Queens. This middle school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1 with 91 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a substantial educational environment for young adolescents transitioning from elementary to high school. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, ranking #1250 out of 4758 schools statewide, placing it in the 74th percentile among New York schools.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 68% achieving proficient or above levels across grades. Mathematics presents more opportunity for growth, with 50% of students reaching proficient levels. With a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and an academic score of 7.3, IS 227 Louis Armstrong offers a middle-ground option for families seeking consistent educational quality.

The school's size allows for diverse programming while maintaining manageable class environments for middle school students navigating this critical developmental period. Located on Junction Boulevard, the school serves a working-class community where the median household income is $72,342 and home values average $704,400. The neighborhood reflects Queens' diversity, with 22% of residents holding bachelor's degrees and a poverty rate of 15.6%, creating a mixed socioeconomic environment that enriches the school's multicultural character.