IS 381

IS 381 is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #22 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 244 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 22 teachers, IS 381 has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 381, also known as the Shell Bank Intermediate School, is a public middle school located in the Midwood section of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 22. It is situated on Nostrand Avenue, positioning it within a residential area that draws students from the surrounding diverse neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

The school is generally recognized for its efforts to provide a comprehensive middle school experience that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the NYC system, IS 381 offers a standard middle school curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs designed to help students transition from elementary school to high school. While specific academic performance and program offerings can fluctuate, the school remains a staple of the local community, focusing on preparing its student body for the rigorous high school admissions process in New York City.

For more information, contact IS 381 at (718) 338-1534 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.