MIDDLE SCHOOL 322

MIDDLE SCHOOL 322 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 302 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 28 teachers, MIDDLE SCHOOL 322 has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

MIDDLE SCHOOL 322, also known as the **Explorations Academy**, is a public middle school located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated at 4600 Broadway and operates under the New York City Department of Education. The school community is known for its diverse student body, which reflects the vibrant, multicultural makeup of the surrounding uptown neighborhood.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded academic experience, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school through a curriculum that integrates core subjects like English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, MS 322 typically offers various extracurricular programs, arts initiatives, and student support services designed to foster personal growth, social-emotional development, and academic engagement in a collaborative learning environment.

For more information, contact MIDDLE SCHOOL 322 at (212) 304-0853 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.