Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard

JHS 202 Robert H Goddard serves 884 students in grades 6-8 in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens. This middle school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 with 67 full-time equivalent teachers, providing reasonably sized classes for personalized attention. Academically, the school demonstrates particular strength in English Language Arts, where 71% of students achieve proficiency or above across grade levels.

Mathematics presents opportunities for growth, with 34% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school ranks in the 65th percentile among New York's middle schools, placing it at #1655 out of 4758 schools statewide. The school community draws from a diverse neighborhood where the median household income reaches $84,419 and home values average $669,800.

About 26% of area residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the local poverty rate stands at 10.9%. This ZIP code of 31,200 residents reflects the working-class character typical of outer Queens communities. Students at JHS 202 benefit from the school's focus on developing foundational skills during these crucial middle school years.

The relatively small class sizes allow teachers to work closely with students as they navigate academic and social growth. Located in the heart of Ozone Park, the school serves families in this established Queens neighborhood with its mix of residential streets and local businesses.