MS 324 PATRIA MIRABAL

MS 324 PATRIA MIRABAL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 392 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 35 teachers, MS 324 PATRIA MIRABAL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MS 324, also known as the Patria Mirabal School, is a public middle school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named in honor of Patria Mirabal, one of the three Mirabal sisters who became iconic symbols of resistance against the Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. This historical namesake reflects the school’s deep ties to the local community, which has a significant Dominican-American population, and serves as a cornerstone for the school’s cultural identity and values.

The school is known for fostering a supportive and structured environment that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. MS 324 offers a range of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to engage students during their transitional middle school years. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and the celebration of its students' diverse backgrounds, the school aims to prepare its scholars for success in high school and beyond, while maintaining a strong commitment to community involvement and civic responsibility.

For more information, contact MS 324 PATRIA MIRABAL at (212) 923-4057 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.