MS 390

MS 390 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #10 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 538 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, MS 390 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.

MS 390, also known as the School for Environmental Leadership, is a public middle school located in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement, academic rigor, and social-emotional development. It is designed to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond, often integrating project-based learning into its curriculum to help students connect classroom lessons to real-world issues.

In addition to its core academic offerings, MS 390 is known for fostering a tight-knit school culture that values student voice and leadership. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities and support services aimed at the holistic development of its student body. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character building, MS 390 strives to empower its students to become active, responsible contributors to their local community and the broader city of New York.

For more information, contact MS 390 at (718) 583-5501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.