LOWER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.lmc896.org

328 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lower Manhattan Community Middle School (LMC), located at 26 Broadway in the Financial District, is a dynamic public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Known for its emphasis on project-based learning and a rigorous academic curriculum, the school fosters an environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and social responsibility. LMC is frequently recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to integrating the rich historical and cultural resources of Lower Manhattan into the daily educational experience.

Beyond academics, LMC places a strong priority on social-emotional development, utilizing an advisory program to ensure each student feels supported and connected to the school community. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, technology, and athletics, which allow students to explore their personal interests outside of the classroom. By maintaining a culture of mutual respect and high expectations, Lower Manhattan Community Middle School strives to prepare its students not only for the challenges of high school but for success as engaged, thoughtful citizens in a global society.

328

Total Students

35.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOWER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	55
Black	32
Asian	95
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
118 (36.0 %)
Asian
95 (29.0 %)
Hispanic
55 (16.8 %)
Black
32 (9.8 %)
Two or More
27 (8.2 %)
American Indian
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 # 2
Phone:	(646)826-8100
Website:	http://www.lmc896.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 97

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 116