FANNIE LOU HAMER MIDDLE SCHOOL

228 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Fannie Lou Hamer Middle School (FLHMS), located in the Longwood section of the Bronx, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Named after the legendary civil rights activist, the school is founded on a philosophy of social justice, student agency, and community engagement. It is part of the New York City Department of Education’s district 12 and is widely recognized for its "portfolio-based" assessment system, which emphasizes critical thinking, project-based learning, and oral presentations over traditional standardized testing.

The school is known for its intimate, supportive environment that prioritizes the development of the "whole child." By fostering strong relationships between students and faculty, FLHMS aims to create a culture of inquiry where students are encouraged to advocate for themselves and their communities. Through its rigorous curriculum and focus on democratic principles, the school strives to prepare its students not only for high school success but to become thoughtful, active participants in a diverse society.

228

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FANNIE LOU HAMER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	168
Black	49
Asian	2
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
168 (73.7%)
Black
49 (21.5%)
White
5 (2.2%)
Two or More
3 (1.3%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
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 #12
Phone:	(718)319-7270
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	220
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 64

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 82