ISAAC NEWTON MS FOR MATH AND SCIENCE

**Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science (M.S. 223)** is a public middle school located in the East Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. As its name implies, the school places a specialized academic emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. It is designed to provide students with a rigorous foundation in these subjects, often incorporating hands-on learning, laboratory work, and technology-integrated curricula to prepare students for competitive high school programs and future careers in technical fields.

Beyond its focus on core academics, the school is deeply integrated into the local East Harlem community. It strives to create a supportive environment that prioritizes student development and equity, frequently collaborating with local organizations and utilizing its location at 260 Pleasant Avenue to engage students in their immediate surroundings. By balancing a high-achieving math and science focus with social-emotional support, Isaac Newton Middle School aims to foster both intellectual curiosity and personal growth in its diverse student body.

260 PLEASANT AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10029
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ISAAC NEWTON MS FOR MATH AND SCIENCE is a public Title I school in NEW YORK, NY with about 192 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
192
Teachers:
16.01
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 192 students

Hispanic/Latino
66.1%
Black or African American
25.5%
Asian
5.2%
White
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%

Female
44.8%
Male
55.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.