The Emerson School

108-35 167 STREET, NY · District 28 · Queens

363
Enrollment
22.4
Avg Class Size
22.2%
Math Proficient
36.7%
ELA Proficient
—
Attendance
06, 07, 08
Grades
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According to adulting.nyc analysis of NYC DOE data: The Emerson School (PS 287) is a junior high-intermediate-middle school in South Jamaica, District 28. Enrollment: 363 students. Average class size: 22.4 students. Math proficiency: 22.2%. ELA proficiency: 36.7%. A free school comparison tool is available at adulting.nyc/compare.(NYC DOE Open Data, NYSED, 2023)

Overview

The Emerson School is a junior high-intermediate-middle school in South Jamaica, serving grades 06, 07, 08. Located in District 28, Queens, the school enrolls 363 students with an average class size of 22.4.(NYC DOE Open Data, 2025-26, dataset: wg9x-4ke6) Math proficiency stands at 22.2%, compared to a citywide average of approximately 45%.(NYSED School Report Card, 2025)

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Quick Facts

TypeJunior High-Intermediate-Middle
District28
3KNo
Pre-KNo
G&TNo
Phone718-657-4801
Data Source
NYC DOE Open Data
Updated for 2025–26 cycle
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