At a glance
Reported students
949
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
75.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
IS 230: 949 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about IS 230
IS 230 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Jackson Heights. It is one of 54 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #30. NCES reports 949 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (57.7%) and Asian (34.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IS 230
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 75.56 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
- 79.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.6%
- Hispanic57.7%
- Black0.7%
- Asian34.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
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 #30
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IS 141 Steinway (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,005 reported students
IS 10 Horace Greeley
Middle · Grades 06–08
596 reported students
IS 145 Joseph Pulitzer
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,397 reported students
Hunters Point Community Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
397 reported students
IS 204 Oliver W Holmes
Middle · Grades 06–08
384 reported students
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
Middle · Grades 06–08
382 reported students
Public schools near IS 230
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 145 Joseph Pulitzer Middle · New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 1,397 | 0.3 mi |
| IS 227 Louis Armstrong Middle · New York City Geographic District #30 | 05–08 | 1,555 | 1 mi |
| IS 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #24 | 06–08 | 1,203 | 1.1 mi |
| IS 10 Horace Greeley Middle · New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 596 | 1.1 mi |
| MS 429 Middle · New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 252 | 1.3 mi |
| Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School Middle · Charter · Forte Preparatory Academy Charter School | 05–11 | 561 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IS 230
What grades does IS 230 serve?
IS 230 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #30.
How many students attend IS 230?
IS 230 reported 949 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IS 230?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 949 students and 75.56 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 IS 230 a public, charter, or magnet school?
IS 230 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #30 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of IS 230 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.9% 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 IS 230 in?
IS 230 is part of New York City Geographic District #30, based in Long Island City, NY, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IS 230?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IS 145 Joseph Pulitzer (0.3 mi), IS 227 Louis Armstrong (1 mi), IS 5 Walter Crowley Intermediate School (The) (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.