ESMT-IS 190

ESMT-IS 190 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #12 school district, located in BRONX, NY with about 243 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 20 teachers, ESMT-IS 190 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.

Based on the location and official designation, **ESMT-IS 190** (also known as the **Cesar Andreu Iglesias School**) is a public school located in the Crotona Park East neighborhood of the Bronx. Serving a diverse urban population, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s district structure and focuses on providing foundational education to students in the surrounding community. Its mission is generally aligned with the NYC DOE's goals of fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its student body.

The school is situated near the landmark Crotona Park, which plays a significant role in the local neighborhood identity. As an "IS" (Intermediate School), it primarily serves middle school-aged students, offering a curriculum designed to prepare them for the transition to high school. By operating within a high-density area of the Bronx, ESMT-IS 190 functions as a critical anchor for local families, providing both educational instruction and a supportive environment intended to address the specific needs of the students in the 10460 zip code.

For more information, contact ESMT-IS 190 at (718) 620-9423 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.