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Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard vs. Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker

Should you attend Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard or Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard
144-80 Barclay Ave
Flushing, NY 11355
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6/
10
Top 50%
Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker
147-26 25th Dr
Flushing, NY 11354
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,469 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (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 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
619 students
1,469 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
113 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2001 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
#774 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
71%
(Top 30% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
83%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard by grade.
This chart displays the students of Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker by grade.
Grade 6 Students
207
526
Grade 7 Students
215
479
Grade 8 Students
194
462
Ungraded Students
3
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Asian
49%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
43%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the New York City Geographic District #25 and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.58
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junior High School 189 Daniel Carter Beard, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Junior High School 185 Edward Bleeker, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the New York City Geographic District #25 and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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