IS 349 MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

246 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

IS 349, also known as the Math, Science, and Technology School, is a public middle school located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school places a strong emphasis on integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) curricula into its academic programs. Its mission focuses on fostering critical thinking and analytical skills while providing students with a supportive environment that prepares them for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic core, IS 349 is recognized for its commitment to student development through various extracurricular activities and community engagement. The school strives to create a culturally responsive environment that celebrates the diversity of its student body. By utilizing project-based learning and technological resources, the faculty aims to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, encouraging students to become active, technology-literate participants in their community.

246

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 349 MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	207
Black	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
207 (84.1 %)
Black
23 (9.3 %)
White
7 (2.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (2.4 %)
American Indian
3 (1.2 %)

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 #32
Phone:	(718)418-6389
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 79

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 99