Excellent
#592 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 13% in state
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #25 · Flushing, NY
A New York City Geographic District #25 middle school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
147-26 25TH DR, Flushing, NY 11354
- Math 59% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Transit 68Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,833
Median home value
$521,000
Median rent
$1,766/mo
College educated
32.9%
Homeownership
40.6%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11354; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lowell SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 3–8 | 0.4 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Jhs 194 William CarrEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 984 | Compare → |
| Jhs 189 Daniel Carter BeardEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| College Point CollaborativeEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 469 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District #25
- Schools in district
- 46
- Rank in district
- #7 of 46
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is a public middle school in Flushing, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #25, serving approximately 1,469 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker
What grades does Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker serve?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker has an enrollment of approximately 1,469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker rank in NY?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker ranks #592 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker's MySchoolScout rating?
Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker a charter school?
No, Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker a Title I school?
No, Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker?
77.4% of students at Jhs 185 Edward Bleeker qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 113
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (718) 445-3232
- Area population (ZIP 11354)
- 52,325
- Area average commute
- 39.8 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11354; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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