HAMILTON GRANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.thehamiltongrangeschool.org

311 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hamilton Grange Middle School (M.S. 328), located in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public school serving grades 6–8. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous, well-rounded education that emphasizes academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By fostering a collaborative environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, often focusing on community engagement and the development of strong critical thinking skills.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be inclusive and supportive, often utilizing partnerships with local organizations and extracurricular programs to enrich the student experience. With a focus on cultivating a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Hamilton Grange encourages students to take ownership of their learning while benefiting from a dedicated faculty. Their approach centers on the "whole child," blending traditional academics with character development to ensure that graduates are not only prepared for secondary education but are also responsible, informed citizens of their community.

311

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HAMILTON GRANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	33
Hispanic	220
Black	41
Asian	2
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
220 (70.7 %)
Black
41 (13.2 %)
White
33 (10.6 %)
Two or More
13 (4.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	(212)281-6184
Website:	http://www.thehamiltongrangeschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 6 110

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 101