Serving 1,561 students in grades 5-8, I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,561 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong's student population of 1,561 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,561 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#563 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
26%
10%
Hispanic
35%
30%
Black
14%
16%
White
20%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong's ranking?
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong is ranked #563 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong?
1,561 students attend I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong?
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong offer ?
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong part of?
I.s. 227 Louis Armstrong is part of New York City Geographic District #30 School District.
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