Jhs 194 William Carr

JHS 194 William Carr serves 984 students in grades 6 through 8 in the Whitestone neighborhood of Queens. This middle school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1 with 60 full-time equivalent teachers, creating a manageable classroom environment for its sizable enrollment. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.0 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 79th percentile statewide at #1013 out of 4758 New York schools.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 76% scoring proficient or above across all grade levels. Mathematics performance shows room for growth, with 53% of students meeting proficiency standards. Located at 154-60 17th Avenue, JHS 194 William Carr sits within an established, middle-class community where the median household income reaches $95,987 and home values average $906,800.

The neighborhood maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 7.2%, and 37% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, reflecting a community that values education. The school operates within the larger urban setting of New York City while benefiting from Whitestone's more residential character. This Queens neighborhood provides a stable environment for the school's nearly 1,000 middle school students as they navigate these crucial transitional years.