MS 101 EDWARD R BYRNE

535 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MS 101, also known as the Edward R. Byrne School, is a public middle school located in the Zerega/Pelham Bay area of the Bronx. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while offering a range of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s mission generally focuses on fostering intellectual growth and social responsibility, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The campus at 2750 Lafayette Avenue serves as a neighborhood hub, often recognized for its long-standing presence in the community. Like many New York City middle schools, MS 101 offers a variety of programs, which may include honors or accelerated coursework, arts education, and various clubs designed to enrich the student experience. Parents and prospective students typically view the school as a traditional neighborhood option that balances standardized testing preparation with a supportive social environment.

535

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 101 EDWARD R BYRNE
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	322
Black	59
Asian	70
Two or More	6
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
322 (60.2 %)
White
70 (13.1 %)
Asian
70 (13.1 %)
Black
59 (11.0 %)
American Indian
7 (1.3 %)
Two or More
6 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 8
Phone:	(718)829-6372
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	392
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 197

Grade 7 170

Grade 8 168