Very Good
#1570 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 33% in state
Jhs 194 William Carr
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
154-60 17TH AVE, Whitestone, NY 11357
Enrollment
984
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
984
Student-Teacher
16.4:1
Score
7.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,570 of 4,742
In Whitestone
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#27 of 46
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25
Equity
8.7 / 10
Excellent
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Jhs 194 William Carr
Middle School in Whitestone · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Jhs 194 William Carr
Jhs 194 William Carr is a public middle school in Whitestone, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25. Jhs 194 William Carr serves approximately 984 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Jhs 194 William Carr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,570 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Jhs 194 William Carr show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 7.1 · Very Good
- District avg 7.3
- NY avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Jhs 194 William Carr — Students at Jhs 194 William Carr score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
69.7%
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: 7.5/10.
How Jhs 194 William Carr Compares
See how Jhs 194 William Carr performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
154-60 17TH AVE, Whitestone, NY 11357
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jhs 194 William Carr may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKER (rated 8.1/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Flushing), which scores slightly higher. Another option is JHS 189 DANIEL CARTER BEARD (rated 7.9/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Flushing), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, THE LOWELL SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Whitestone, see our Whitestone schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST LUKES SCHOOL Whitestone | 0.2 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 184 FLUSHING MANOR Whitestone | 0.5 mi | 7.6 |
| PS 193 ALFRED J KENNEDY Whitestone | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| ST MEL CATHOLIC ACADEMY Flushing | 0.7 mi | 6.1 |
| PS 209 CLEARVIEW GARDENS Whitestone | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| CIRCLE ACADEMY Whitestone | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| PS 79 FRANCIS LEWIS Whitestone | 0.6 mi | 8.3 |
| JHS 185 EDWARD BLEEKER Flushing | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| PS 21 EDWARD HART Flushing | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| ST ANDREW AVELLINO CATHOLIC ACADEMY Flushing | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| THE LOWELL SCHOOL Whitestone | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| THE LEARNING TREE STEM-ARTS SCHOOL Flushing | 1.3 mi | 5.9 |
| PS 32 STATE STREET Flushing | 1.4 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 22 THOMAS JEFFERSON Flushing | 1.5 mi | 8.0 |
| FLUSHING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Flushing | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| SHIELD INSTITUTE OF FLUSHING Flushing | 1.6 mi | 6.7 |
| IS 25 ADRIEN BLOCK Flushing | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| WORLD JOURNALISM PREPARATORY: A COLLEGE BOARD SCHOOL Flushing | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 214 CADWALLADER COLDEN Flushing | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| JHS 189 DANIEL CARTER BEARD Flushing | 1.7 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11357 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$97,754
Median Home Value
$920,200
Median Rent
$2,228/mo
Population
42,341
College Educated
37.9%
Homeownership
76.3%
Avg Commute
36.7 min
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Median Age
48.4
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| ALGONQUIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Averill Park, NY | 7.1 |
| AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL Amherst, NY | 7.1 |
| IROQUOIS MIDDLE SCHOOL Schenectady, NY | 7.1 |
| IS 318 EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS Brooklyn, NY | 7.1 |
| MINEOLA MIDDLE SCHOOL Mineola, NY | 7.1 |
| PIONEER MIDDLE SCHOOL Yorkshire, NY | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jhs 194 William Carr
What grades does Jhs 194 William Carr serve?
Jhs 194 William Carr serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jhs 194 William Carr?
Jhs 194 William Carr has an enrollment of approximately 984 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 194 William Carr?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 194 William Carr is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jhs 194 William Carr rank in NY?
Jhs 194 William Carr ranks #1,570 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jhs 194 William Carr's MySchoolScout rating?
Jhs 194 William Carr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 194 William Carr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 194 William Carr has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jhs 194 William Carr a charter school?
No, Jhs 194 William Carr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jhs 194 William Carr a Title I school?
No, Jhs 194 William Carr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 194 William Carr?
69.7% of students at Jhs 194 William Carr 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
- 984
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 69.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Queens County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (718) 746-0818
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #25- District Enrollment
- 34,702
- Schools in District
- 46
- District Rank
- #27 of 46
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