IS 228 DAVID A BOODY

www.is228.org

1,555 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

IS 228, also known as the David A. Boody School, is a large public middle school located in the Gravesend neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its diverse student body and a long-standing emphasis on a specialized "talent" program. This program allows students to focus their elective studies on areas such as music, art, dance, or computer technology, providing an enrichment-heavy curriculum that distinguishes it from many other traditional middle schools in the district.

Academically, IS 228 is recognized for its structured environment and its efforts to prepare students for the competitive New York City high school admissions process. Beyond its core academic instruction, the school maintains a robust extracurricular presence, fostering a community culture that encourages student participation in various clubs and competitive sports. Situated on Avenue S, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local community, balancing rigorous academic standards with a focus on holistic student development through its arts and technology pathways.

1,555

Total Students

118.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 228 DAVID A BOODY
Demographic	Student Count
White	690
Hispanic	363
Black	29
Asian	435
Two or More	27
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	6

White
690 (44.4%)
Asian
435 (28.0%)
Hispanic
363 (23.3%)
Black
29 (1.9%)
Two or More
27 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.4%)
American Indian
5 (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 #21
Phone:	(718)375-7635
Website:	http://www.is228.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,178
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 6 550

Grade 7 518

Grade 8 487