MS 442 CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION

www.ms442.org

338 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MS 442, the Carroll Gardens School for Innovation, is a public middle school located in Brooklyn that emphasizes a project-based and inquiry-driven approach to learning. The school is known for its "innovation" focus, which encourages students to think critically, collaborate on complex assignments, and connect their academic work to real-world problems. By moving away from traditional rote memorization, the school aims to cultivate a sense of agency and curiosity, fostering an environment where students take ownership of their educational journey.

Beyond its academic rigor, MS 442 places a strong emphasis on community and student well-being. The school actively works to create an inclusive culture that values the diverse perspectives of its student body, often integrating social-emotional learning into the daily curriculum. With a commitment to interdisciplinary studies and creative problem-solving, MS 442 prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond by balancing structured instruction with opportunities for student-led exploration and personal expression.

338

Total Students

40.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 442 CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION
Demographic	Student Count
White	146
Hispanic	103
Black	22
Asian	39
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
146 (43.3%)
Hispanic
103 (30.6%)
Asian
39 (11.6%)
Two or More
26 (7.7%)
Black
22 (6.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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 #15
Phone:	(718)369-4480
Website:	http://www.ms442.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 6 115

Grade 7 111

Grade 8 112