MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

199 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MS 247, officially known as the Dual Language Middle School, is a unique public school located on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. As a citywide choice school, it is highly regarded for its specialized dual-language immersion program, which serves both native Spanish speakers and native English speakers. The school’s mission is to foster academic excellence, cultural appreciation, and true bilingualism/biliteracy, ensuring that all students graduate with high levels of proficiency in both languages while developing a deep understanding of diverse perspectives.

Academically, MS 247 is known for a rigorous curriculum that integrates language learning with core subjects. Because of its selective and highly sought-after nature, the school maintains a tight-knit, inclusive community culture that emphasizes social-emotional growth alongside scholarly achievement. By balancing a challenging academic workload with a supportive environment, the school prepares its students for success in competitive high school programs and beyond, making it a standout option for families seeking a global-minded education in a collaborative, multicultural setting.

199

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 247 DUAL LANGUAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	181
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
181 (91.0 %)
White
12 (6.0 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)
Two or More
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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 # 3
Phone:	(212)496-1050
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	199
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	155
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 54

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 77