IS 229 ROLAND PATTERSON

IS 229 ROLAND PATTERSON is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 9 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 246 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 27 teachers, IS 229 ROLAND PATTERSON has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

IS 229, officially known as the Roland Patterson School, is a public middle school located in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated near the Harlem River and operates as part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 9. The school is named in honor of Roland Patterson, a notable educator who served as one of the first African American school superintendents in the United States, reflecting a commitment to academic leadership and community identity within its local Bronx population.

The school is characterized by its focus on providing a structured middle school environment that aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school and beyond. As with many schools in the area, IS 229 places an emphasis on fostering a supportive social-emotional climate while striving to meet the diverse academic needs of its student body. The facility serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, offering various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students during their formative adolescent years.

For more information, contact IS 229 ROLAND PATTERSON at (718) 583-6266 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.