COMMUNITY MATH AND SCIENCE PREP

www.06ms328.org

133 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Community Math and Science Prep (CMSP), located at 401 W 164th St in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public middle school (serving grades 6–8) committed to fostering academic excellence through a specialized STEM-focused curriculum. The school emphasizes a rigorous approach to mathematics and science, aiming to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and future careers in technical fields. By integrating inquiry-based learning with a structured support system, the school strives to build a foundation of critical thinking and analytical skills for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic core, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character development. It creates a collaborative environment where students are encouraged to engage with both their peers and the surrounding Washington Heights community. With a focus on social-emotional growth alongside technical proficiency, Community Math and Science Prep provides a holistic educational experience designed to empower students to become proactive, thoughtful citizens in an increasingly technology-driven world.

133

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

7.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMMUNITY MATH AND SCIENCE PREP
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	113
Black	8
Asian	5

Hispanic
113 (85.0 %)
Black
8 (6.0 %)
White
7 (5.3 %)
Asian
5 (3.8 %)

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 # 6
Phone:	(917)521-2508
Website:	http://www.06ms328.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
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 24

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 48