MS 297

422 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**MS 297**, also known as the **75 Morton School**, is a highly sought-after public middle school located in the West Village of Manhattan. Known for its progressive educational philosophy, the school emphasizes project-based learning, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. The curriculum is designed to be inclusive and student-centered, encouraging pupils to engage deeply with their local neighborhood and the broader New York City environment through hands-on exploration and collaborative inquiry.

The school is widely recognized for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering an environment where students feel empowered to advocate for themselves and their peers. Facilities-wise, the building is modern and well-equipped, featuring collaborative workspaces and communal areas that support the school’s interactive pedagogical approach. Because of its reputation for academic rigor combined with a nurturing culture, MS 297 remains one of the most popular choices for families in District 2, frequently maintaining a highly competitive admissions profile.

422

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 297
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	146
Black	66
Asian	31
Two or More	30
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
146 (34.6 %)
Hispanic
146 (34.6 %)
Black
66 (15.6 %)
Asian
31 (7.3 %)
Two or More
30 (7.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
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 # 2
Phone:	(212)295-7555
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 6 100

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 183

Ungraded 3