MS 266 PARK PLACE COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.ab12cd34.com

75 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MS 266, also known as the Park Place Community Middle School, is a public school located in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn. It is widely recognized for its inclusive, progressive approach to education, emphasizing a holistic development that balances rigorous academics with social-emotional learning. The school is known for its diverse student body and a strong commitment to community-based learning, often integrating the surrounding neighborhood into its curriculum to create a more relevant and engaging educational experience.

Academically, MS 266 is known for fostering a supportive environment that encourages critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration. The school typically focuses on project-based learning, which allows students to explore subjects deeply through hands-on activities rather than rote memorization. With an active parent body and a culture that prioritizes restorative justice and student voice, the school aims to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and social awareness, preparing students not only for high school but for active participation in their community.

Total Students

13.3

Full-Time Teachers

5.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 266 PARK PLACE COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	36
Black	36
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
36 (48.0%)
Black
36 (48.0%)
White
1 (1.3%)
Two or More
1 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (1.3%)

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 #13
Phone:	(718)230-1216
Website:	http://www.ab12cd34.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 31

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 18

Ungraded 2