Serving 253 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 289 ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 289 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
I.s. 289's student population of 253 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Colors
Blue and Gold
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
I.s. 289 ranks within the top 10% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 289 is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#256 out of 4346 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
42%
10%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Black
9%
15%
White
26%
39%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 289's ranking?
I.s. 289 is ranked #256 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 289 often compared to?
I.s. 289is often viewed alongside schools like Battery Park City School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 289?
253 students attend I.s. 289.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of I.s. 289 students are Asian, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 289?
I.s. 289 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 289 offer ?
I.s. 289 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 289 part of?
I.s. 289 is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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