PS/IS 224

PS/IS 224 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 7 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 358 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, PS/IS 224 has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

PS/IS 224, located at 345 Brook Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, is a public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As a multi-level institution, it plays a central role in the local community, providing a continuous educational path for children as they transition from early childhood through their middle school years. The school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 7, which focuses heavily on fostering student growth and improving academic outcomes in an urban environment.

The school is committed to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic core subjects and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. By operating as both a primary and intermediate school, PS/IS 224 aims to build long-term relationships with families, allowing educators to track student progress over several years. The school frequently engages with the surrounding Mott Haven community to offer resources and extracurricular opportunities that encourage students to become active, engaged learners.

For more information, contact PS/IS 224 at (718) 665-9804 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.