M.S. 391 Middle School serves 1,167 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
32%
16%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
95%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Chancellor's Office School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend M.S. 391 Middle School?
1,167 students attend M.S. 391 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of M.S. 391 Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M.S. 391 Middle School?
M.S. 391 Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does M.S. 391 Middle School offer ?
M.S. 391 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is M.S. 391 Middle School part of?
M.S. 391 Middle School is part of New York City Chancellor's Office School District.
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