Is 289
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New York, New York 10282 · New York City Geographic District # 2
#135 of 785 middle schools in New York
#1802 of 15,369 nationally
About Is 289
Is 289 is a public middle located in New York, in the New York City Geographic District # 2 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 253 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 135th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 253.
There are 320 schools in New York; Is 289 ranks 57th of 305 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Is 289 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Is 289
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 89
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
342 students · 0 m away
Stuyvesant High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,261 students · 89 m away
Ps 234 Independence School
New York · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students · 226 m away
High School of Economics & Finance
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
644 students · 865 m away
Leadership & Public Service High School
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
264 students · 889 m away
School Without Walls
New York · Public other · Grades 9–11
204 students · 889 m away
Spruce Street School
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
441 students · 968 m away
Ps 150
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students · 1.1 km away
Broome Street Academy Charter High School
New York · Charter high · Grades 9–12
270 students · 1.1 km away
Nyc Ischool
New York · Public high · Grades 9–12
447 students · 1.1 km away
Similar schools
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Cohen Middle School
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Skaneateles Middle School
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Yorkville East Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Is 289 a good school?
Is 289 has a Success Index (US) of 78.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #135 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Is 289 rank in New York?
Is 289 ranks #135 of 785 middle schools in New York and #1802 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Is 289?
Is 289 had 253 students in 2025.
Is Is 289 a elementary school or a high school?
Is 289 is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Is 289?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Is 289; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.