EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR URBAN EXPLORATION
EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR URBAN EXPLORATION is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 345 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, EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR URBAN EXPLORATION 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.
EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR URBAN EXPLORATION (MS 582) is a public school located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As its name suggests, the school emphasizes an inquiry-based curriculum that encourages students to view their urban environment as a classroom. By integrating the local community and the broader landscape of New York City into their academic work, the school aims to foster critical thinking, civic engagement, and a deep sense of connection between students and their surroundings.
Beyond its focus on urban exploration, the school is known for prioritizing a supportive, student-centered culture that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside academic rigor. The faculty works to provide hands-on learning opportunities that bridge the gap between traditional coursework and real-world application. By leveraging its location in Brooklyn, Evergreen Middle School seeks to empower its diverse student body to become active, informed, and curious participants in the life of their city.
For more information, contact EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR URBAN EXPLORATION at (718) 455-0180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
(718) 455-0180
EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR URBAN EXPLORATION is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 345 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32
- Total Students:
- 345
- Teachers:
- 36.02
- 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 345 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EVERGREEN MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR URBAN EXPLORATION is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.5%
- Black or African American
- 24.6%
- White
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 53.6%
- Male
- 46.4%
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.