MS 582

332 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MS 582, located at 207 Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, is a public middle school serving the community of Williamsburg and Bushwick. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, with a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning alongside rigorous academic standards. It typically serves students in grades 6 through 8 and focuses on preparing them for the transition to high school by offering a diverse curriculum that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and community engagement.

Beyond academics, MS 582 is often recognized for its efforts to provide a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular activities and partnerships. The school places a high priority on student voice and character development, aiming to create a safe space where students from diverse backgrounds can explore their interests and build the foundations for future success. It remains a fixture in the District 14 landscape, actively involving families in the educational process to support student growth.

332

Total Students

31.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 582
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	255
Black	62
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
255 (77.0%)
Black
62 (18.7%)
White
7 (2.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Asian
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 #14
Phone:	(718)456-8218
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 107

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 111