IS 318 EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS

www.is318.com

1,069 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

IS 318, Eugenio Maria de Hostos, located at 101 Walton Street in Brooklyn, NY, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the New York City Department of Education. Situated in the Williamsburg neighborhood, the school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded education, aiming to balance rigorous core curriculum standards—such as mathematics, science, and humanities—with social-emotional learning to prepare students for the demands of high school and beyond.

Beyond its standard classroom instruction, IS 318 is recognized for placing a significant emphasis on extracurricular engagement and community building. The school typically offers a variety of programs, including arts, athletics, and enrichment activities designed to help students discover their personal interests and talents. By focusing on both academic achievement and character development, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and participate actively as members of the Brooklyn community.

1,069

Total Students

82.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 318 EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	540
Black	184
Asian	56
Two or More	37
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
540 (50.5 %)
White
247 (23.1 %)
Black
184 (17.2 %)
Asian
56 (5.2 %)
Two or More
37 (3.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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 #14
Phone:	(718)782-0589
Website:	http://www.is318.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,069
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	611
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 327

Grade 7 356

Grade 8 371

Ungraded 15