At a glance
Reported students
1,516
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
111.12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
599.5
JHS 185 Edward Bleeker: 1,516 reported students.
State peer staffing position
93rd percentile
13.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about JHS 185 Edward Bleeker
JHS 185 Edward Bleeker is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Flushing. It is one of 46 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #25. NCES reports 1,516 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (60.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking JHS 185 Edward Bleeker
- 1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 111.12 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5.5%
- Hispanic31.7%
- Black1.5%
- Asian60.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #25
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IS 237
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,313 reported students
IS 25 Adrien Block
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,023 reported students
JHS 194 William Carr
Middle · Grades 06–08
986 reported students
JHS 189 Daniel Carter Beard
Middle · Grades 06–08
603 reported students
Bell Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
441 reported students
College Point Collaborative
Middle · Grades 06–08
436 reported students
Public schools near JHS 185 Edward Bleeker
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JHS 194 William Carr Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 986 | 0.9 mi |
| JHS 189 Daniel Carter Beard Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 603 | 1 mi |
| College Point Collaborative Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 436 | 1.5 mi |
| IS 25 Adrien Block Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 1,023 | 1.7 mi |
| IS 237 Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 1,313 | 1.8 mi |
| Bell Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 441 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about JHS 185 Edward Bleeker
What grades does JHS 185 Edward Bleeker serve?
JHS 185 Edward Bleeker reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #25.
How many students attend JHS 185 Edward Bleeker?
JHS 185 Edward Bleeker reported 1,516 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at JHS 185 Edward Bleeker?
The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 1,516 students and 111.12 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is JHS 185 Edward Bleeker a public, charter, or magnet school?
JHS 185 Edward Bleeker is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #25 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of JHS 185 Edward Bleeker students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is JHS 185 Edward Bleeker in?
JHS 185 Edward Bleeker is part of New York City Geographic District #25, based in Flushing, NY, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near JHS 185 Edward Bleeker?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include JHS 194 William Carr (0.9 mi), JHS 189 Daniel Carter Beard (1 mi), College Point Collaborative (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.