JHS 131 ALBERT EINSTEIN

JHS 131 ALBERT EINSTEIN is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 454 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 36 teachers, JHS 131 ALBERT EINSTEIN 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.

JHS 131, also known as the Albert Einstein School, is a public middle school located in the Soundview section of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 8. The facility is situated on Bolton Avenue and operates as a neighborhood school, providing a foundational middle school education for the local community.

The school is named after the renowned physicist Albert Einstein, a theme that often aligns with a curriculum emphasis on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and academic inquiry. Like many schools in the Bronx, JHS 131 focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment, preparing students for the transition to high school, and engaging families through various educational initiatives and community partnerships.

For more information, contact JHS 131 ALBERT EINSTEIN at (718) 991-7490 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.