JHS 292 MARGARET S DOUGLAS

JHS 292 MARGARET S DOUGLAS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 563 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 37 teachers, JHS 292 MARGARET S DOUGLAS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

JHS 292 Margaret S. Douglas, located in the East New York section of Brooklyn, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is situated in a vibrant community and is committed to providing a structured academic environment aimed at preparing students for high school success. The school emphasizes core curriculum subjects while working to support the social and emotional development of its diverse student body.

In recent years, the school has focused on initiatives to improve academic achievement and foster a positive school culture. By utilizing data-driven instruction and offering various extracurricular opportunities, JHS 292 aims to keep students engaged and motivated. The school serves as a central hub for the local community, maintaining partnerships and programs that seek to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application for its young learners.

For more information, contact JHS 292 MARGARET S DOUGLAS at (718) 498-6562 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

301 VERMONT ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11207
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JHS 292 MARGARET S DOUGLAS is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 563 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
563
Teachers:
37.01
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 563 students

Black or African American
48.8%
Hispanic/Latino
29.7%
Asian
13.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.4%
White
3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.6%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.