CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187

www.is187nyc.com

949 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

IS 187, known as the Christa McAuliffe School, is a highly regarded public middle school located in the Bensonhurst section of Brooklyn. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and consistently high performance on state assessments. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is particularly noted for its selective programs, including a dedicated "Gifted and Talented" track that attracts high-achieving students from across the district.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment that balances core academics—such as mathematics, science, and humanities—with a variety of extracurricular activities and elective courses. Because of its strong reputation for preparing students for competitive specialized high schools in New York City, IS 187 maintains a high level of parent involvement and a competitive admissions landscape. It is often viewed by local families as a premier choice for middle school education, fostering a culture of academic ambition and disciplined study habits.

949

Total Students

63.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHRISTA MCAULIFFE SCHOOL (THE) /IS 187
Demographic	Student Count
White	99
Hispanic	81
Black	8
Asian	745
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
745 (78.5%)
White
99 (10.4%)
Hispanic
81 (8.5%)
Two or More
12 (1.3%)
Black
8 (0.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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 #20
Phone:	(718)236-3394
Website:	http://www.is187nyc.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	949
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	641
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* 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 6 324

Grade 7 317

Grade 8 282

Ungraded 26