Very Good
#786 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 17% in state
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
144-80 BARCLAY AVE, Flushing, NY 11355
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
619
Student-Teacher
12.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#786 of 4,742
In Flushing
#12 of 45
public schools
In district
#10 of 46
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard is a public middle school in Flushing, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25. Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard serves approximately 619 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #786 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 7.3
- NY avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard — Students at Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
82.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.3/10.
How Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard Compares
See how Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
144-80 BARCLAY AVE, Flushing, NY 11355
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. IS 237 (rated 8.1/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKER (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Flushing, see our Flushing schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FLUSHING INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.0 mi | 7.0 |
| SHIELD INSTITUTE OF FLUSHING Flushing | 0.2 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 20 JOHN BOWNE Flushing | 0.3 mi | 6.5 |
| FLUSHING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Flushing | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| THE LEARNING TREE STEM-ARTS SCHOOL Flushing | 0.4 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 22 THOMAS JEFFERSON Flushing | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| PS 24 ANDREW JACKSON Flushing | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR LANGUAGE STUDIES Flushing | 0.5 mi | 7.0 |
| VERITAS ACADEMY Flushing | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| MUSLIM CENTER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| ACTIVE LEARNING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE) Flushing | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| FLUSHING HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| IS 237 Flushing | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| EAST-WEST SCHOOL OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Flushing | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| QUEENS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL Flushing | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| ST ANDREW AVELLINO CATHOLIC ACADEMY Flushing | 0.7 mi | 5.0 |
| THE WINDSOR SCHOOL Flushing | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 214 CADWALLADER COLDEN Flushing | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| PS 21 EDWARD HART Flushing | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKER Flushing | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11355 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$53,700
Median Home Value
$711,500
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
Population
79,802
College Educated
23.6%
Homeownership
30%
Avg Commute
40.4 min
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Median Age
46.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| ALBERT G PRODELL MIDDLE SCHOOL Shoreham, NY | 7.9 |
| GOWANA MIDDLE SCHOOL Clifton Park, NY | 7.9 |
| PERRY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL New Hartford, NY | 7.9 |
| PIERRE VAN CORTLANDT SCHOOL Croton-On-Hudson, NY | 7.9 |
| SLEEPY HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL North Tarrytown, NY | 7.9 |
| WISDOM LANE MIDDLE SCHOOL Levittown, NY | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard
What grades does Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard serve?
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard rank in NY?
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard ranks #786 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard's MySchoolScout rating?
Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard a charter school?
No, Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard a Title I school?
No, Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard?
82.1% of students at Jhs 189 Daniel Carter Beard qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 82.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (718) 359-6676
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25- District Enrollment
- 34,702
- Schools in District
- 46
- District Rank
- #10 of 46
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