East-West School of International Studies

East-West's test scores are notably strong for a District 25 school. The current 73.9% ELA proficiency and 81.3% math proficiency both run ahead of district averages (roughly 65% ELA, 70% math). Looking at the trajectory, the school has clearly climbed over the past decade — ELA moved from 57.6% in 2016 to a peak of 83.7% in 2024 before dipping this year, while math rose from 72.5% to 85.9% at its 2024 high. The 2025 dip in ELA is worth watching, but the multi-year pattern shows a school that's consistently outperformed its district. The overall quality rating of 3.1 out of 4 is well above the district average of 2.69.

This is a remarkably calm school. Zero suspensions is striking — even one or two would be notable at a school this size with 661 students, so zero suggests genuinely strong behavior management, not just underreporting. Parent satisfaction sits at 95% (slightly above the district's 94%) and parent trust in both teachers and the principal registers at 97%, which is unusually high — families here feel heard. Teacher responses are similarly positive, with 90% rating instruction quality favorably and 96% trusting the principal. The chronic absenteeism rate is roughly 9-10% based on the data, which is in line with or better than district norms and consistent with the strong 97% attendance rate. Attendance varies by demographic group, with Hispanic students showing stronger attendance than Asian and male students — worth knowing if you're comparing subgroups.

The student body is 72% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 4% Black, 4% White, and 1% multiracial — a diversity index of 47% that's relatively concentrated compared to NYC as a whole. This mirrors East Flushing's own character: a neighborhood where Asian immigrant and Asian-American families form the demographic backbone. The economic need index of 71.8% indicates a majority of students come from lower-income households, though many are working-class immigrant families rather than families in deep poverty. The 14% IEP share is moderate. Roughly 66% of families returned the school survey — that's a meaningfully engaged parent body.

East Flushing is a middle-income, family-oriented Queens neighborhood with a median household income around $58,000 and a poverty rate of 16.5%. About 13% of households have children, and homeownership is fairly high at 40.6%, with a median home value just under $930,000 — so this is a stable, invested-in community. A quarter of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The neighborhood's identity is deeply tied to its immigrant roots, particularly Korean, Chinese, and Taiwanese families, which is why a school like East-West feels so culturally rooted here.

Getting here without a car is doable but not easy — the nearest subway is Flushing-Main St on the 7 line, and it's about a 17-minute walk. Most families likely drive, take the bus, or use local transit.