HUNTS POINT SCHOOL (THE)
HUNTS POINT SCHOOL (THE) 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 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 25 teachers, HUNTS POINT SCHOOL (THE) 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.
The Hunts Point School (also known as P.S. 48) is a public elementary school located in the Hunts Point neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, the school operates within the New York City Department of Education’s District 8. It functions as a foundational community institution, focusing on providing essential academic instruction in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating programs to support the diverse needs of its local student population.
As part of the Bronx school system, The Hunts Point School is situated in a historically vibrant but densely populated area. The school typically emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. By partnering with local organizations and utilizing city-wide resources, the school strives to provide a stable learning environment that helps students navigate the challenges of their urban setting while preparing them for successful transitions to middle school.
For more information, contact HUNTS POINT SCHOOL (THE) at (718) 328-1972 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BRONX, NY 10474
(718) 328-1972
HUNTS POINT SCHOOL (THE) is a public Title I school in BRONX, NY with about 302 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
- Total Students:
- 302
- Teachers:
- 25.99
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 302 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HUNTS POINT SCHOOL (THE) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 73% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.5%
- Black or African American
- 23.5%
- Asian
- 1.7%
- White
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.7%
- Male
- 56.3%
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.