MS 358

336 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MS 358, also known as the **Magnet School for STEAM Exploration and Externships**, is a public middle school located in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). The curriculum is designed to go beyond traditional classroom learning by integrating project-based instruction, allowing students to engage in hands-on exploration and develop critical thinking skills necessary for high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic rigor, MS 358 is known for fostering a supportive community culture that emphasizes student advocacy and professional development. Through its "externship" model, the school creates pathways for students to connect their classroom studies to real-world applications and professional environments. By maintaining a focus on both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, MS 358 aims to prepare its diverse student body for competitive high school placements and future success in an increasingly technology-driven global society.

336

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 358
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	142
Black	69
Asian	108
Two or More	3
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
142 (42.3 %)
Asian
108 (32.1 %)
Black
69 (20.5 %)
American Indian
10 (3.0 %)
White
3 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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 #28
Phone:	(718)558-6240
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	308
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 105

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 118