SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE AND HEALTHY LIVING

The School of Math, Science, and Healthy Living (often referred to as MS 821) is a public middle school located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school operates with a specific mission to integrate rigorous STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) instruction with a curriculum focused on personal wellness, physical fitness, and nutritional education. By combining these core academic disciplines with an emphasis on "healthy living," the school aims to foster a learning environment that supports both the intellectual and physical development of its students.

The school is known for its commitment to community-based learning, utilizing its location in Sunset Park to engage students with the local environment and neighborhood resources. With an educational philosophy that promotes critical thinking and hands-on scientific inquiry, the school seeks to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond. Through its specialized focus, the school encourages pupils to pursue pathways in health and technology, helping them establish balanced, healthy lifestyles while achieving academic proficiency in foundational math and science standards.