East-West School of International Studies

With 73.9% ELA proficiency and 81.3% math proficiency, East-West School scores well above the District 25 averages of 64.9% and 69.6% respectively — placing it among the highest-performing schools in the borough. The historical trend shows steady improvement from 2016 to 2024, with math climbing from 72.5% to 85.9% and ELA reaching a peak of 83.7% in 2024 before settling to current levels. The 2025 scores represent a slight dip from that peak, though they remain solidly above district norms. The school earned a 3.1/4 overall score compared to the district average of 2.69, indicating strong overall performance relative to peers.

The school reports exceptional trust metrics: 95% parent satisfaction, 97% parent-teacher trust, 97% parent-principal trust, and 96% teacher-principal trust — all above district averages. Teachers rate instruction quality at 90%. The attendance rate of 97% exceeds the district average of 94%, though the chronic absenteeism figure of 90.4% is notably high (meaning nearly all students miss some school days, though many show up regularly). There were zero suspensions last year, a discipline record that aligns with the high trust environment. The survey response rates (66% families, 54 teachers) suggest meaningful family engagement despite the modest teacher sample size.

The student body is 72% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 4% White, reflecting the demographics of the surrounding East Flushing neighborhood which has a large Asian-American population. With 71.8% economic need index and 14% IEP students, the school serves a meaningfully diverse economic mix despite its selective admissions. The diversity index of 47% indicates moderate demographic diversity within the student body, though the enrollment of 661 keeps the school relatively small and intimate.

East Flushing is a residential Queens neighborhood with a strong working-class character, median household income of $58,112, and 40.6% homeownership. The area scores well on safety (65th percentile) and health environment (97th percentile), but lower on transit access (26th percentile) and family density (26th percentile). The median home value of $929,333 reflects the broader Queens real estate market. Families should expect a suburban-style commute — this isn't a walking-heavy neighborhood, and public transit options are limited compared to Manhattan or parts of Brooklyn.

This is a car-dependent area. Most families drive or rely on buses; the neighborhood has limited subway access and isn't pedestrian-heavy. Plan for commute time if coming from other parts of Queens or Manhattan.