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Daniel Carter Beard (J.H.S. 189)

Grades: 6-8
144-80 Barclay Avenue
Queens NY 11355
Phone: 718-359-6676

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On the outskirts of downtown Flushing, JHS 189 offers a dual language program in English and Mandarin Chinese, designed to strengthen students’ ability to read, write and speak in both languages. Nearly one-third of JHS 189 students, including some with little previous formal schooling, are learning English. 

Incoming students range from those who are two or three years behind grade level to top students poised for more challenge. The school has honors and Regents (high school-level) classes. There is also a Saturday academy and after school help for struggling students. 

Arts offerings include studio art, choral music and theater. Students may take part in musical theater performances such as Aladdin. They choose either studio art, with an introduction to graphic design, or design/animation. Samples of student paintings, sculpture and videos can be seen on the school website.  

JHS 189 shares a building with the safe and well-managed Flushing International High School for recently arrived immigrants. The asphalt yard is being transformed into a green playground for the school and community.

Admissions: Zoned neighborhood school. The dual-language Chinese program is open to students from Queens (Lydie Raschka, web reports, May 2019)

 

 

 

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2022-2023 NYC School Survey

How many students say they feel safe in the hallways, bathrooms and locker rooms?
71%
78% Citywide Average
How many students think bullying happens most or all of the time at this school?
63%
59% Citywide Average
How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
76%
84% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
57%
82% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
0%
4% Citywide Average

From this school's most recent Quality Review Report

Are teachers effective?

From 2023 End-of-year Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism Report

How many teachers have 3 or more years of experience teaching?
85%
80% Citywide Average
Years of principal experience at this school
1.3

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
43%
47% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
49%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
92%
89% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
620
Asian
50%
Black
4%
Hispanic
43%
White
2%
Other
2%
Free or reduced priced lunch
80%
Students with disabilities
19%
English language learners
34%

From the 2022-23 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
95%
91% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
12%
34% Citywide Average

From the 2020 School Directories

This school offers Dual Language classes in Chinese.

How does this school serve special populations?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
32%
15% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Flushing (District 25)
Trains: 7 Line to Flushing-Main St
Buses: Q12, Q13, Q15, Q15A, Q16, Q17, Q25, Q26, Q27, Q28, Q34, Q48, Q65, QM3

Contact

Principal
Brian Bradley
Parent Coordinator
Christine Colligan
CColligan@schools.nyc.gov
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Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares a building with Flushing International HS
Metal detectors?
No

Zone for the 2019-2020 school year. Call school to confirm.

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