School Overview
IS 232, officially known as the **The Alexander Macomb School**, is a public middle school serving grades 6–8 in the Morris Heights neighborhood of the Bronx (District 9). The school is situated on Macombs Road and serves a diverse student population, operating within the New York City Department of Education system. It is committed to providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school places an emphasis on community and student development, offering various extracurricular activities and academic interventions to meet the needs of its learners. Like many schools in the Bronx, IS 232 aims to build strong relationships between staff, students, and families to address the social, emotional, and academic challenges often faced by urban youth. Prospective families or interested parties looking for specific performance metrics, recent state assessment data, or current after-school programming are encouraged to visit the school’s official profile on the [NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) website](https://www.schools.nyc.gov/) or contact the school’s main office directly.
248
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 232
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic192
Black55
  • Hispanic
    192 (77.4%)
  • Black
    55 (22.2%)
  • White
    1 (0.4%)
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 # 9
Phone: (718)583-7007
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 243
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Grade 6 48
Grade 7 93
Grade 8 107

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IS 232
Grade Student Count
Grade 648
Grade 793
Grade 8107
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IS 232
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9638.7%
Male15261.3%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)