248 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic | 192 |
| Black | 55 |
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Hispanic192 (77.4%)
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Black55 (22.2%)
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White1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 48 |
| Grade 7 | 93 |
| Grade 8 | 107 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 96 | 38.7% |
| Male | 152 | 61.3% |
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