JHS 88 PETER ROUGET

www.ms88.org

843 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

JHS 88, also known as the Peter Rouget School, is a public middle school located in the Park Slope neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school has long been a staple of the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside opportunities for social and emotional development. As a traditional neighborhood school, it strives to create an inclusive environment that reflects the diverse population of Brooklyn, focusing on preparing students for the transition to competitive New York City high schools.

Beyond core academics, JHS 88 is known for its commitment to enrichment programs and extracurricular activities that aim to engage students outside of the classroom. The school typically offers various after-school initiatives, arts programs, and support services designed to help students navigate the challenges of early adolescence. By fostering a collaborative culture between educators, parents, and students, the school seeks to balance rigorous learning standards with a supportive atmosphere that encourages academic growth and personal responsibility.

843

Total Students

79.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JHS 88 PETER ROUGET
Demographic	Student Count
White	190
Hispanic	390
Black	146
Asian	80
Two or More	29
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
390 (46.3%)
White
190 (22.6%)
Black
146 (17.3%)
Asian
80 (9.5%)
Two or More
29 (3.4%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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 #15
Phone:	(718)788-4482
Website:	http://www.ms88.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	843
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	526
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 257

Grade 7 299

Grade 8 275

Ungraded 12