IS 289

253 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

**IS 289**, formally known as The Hudson River Middle School, is a highly regarded public middle school located in the Tribeca neighborhood of Lower Manhattan. Situated at 201 Warren Street, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic rigor, a close-knit community atmosphere, and a focus on social-emotional learning. It serves a diverse student body and has established a reputation for maintaining high standards in its core curriculum while encouraging student participation in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including arts, athletics, and technology programs.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its collaborative culture, often involving families and the local community in the educational process. Because it is located in a sought-after district, it typically maintains a competitive admissions profile. IS 289 is frequently praised for its dedicated teaching staff and its ability to balance challenging academic coursework with an environment that supports the developmental needs of middle school students, preparing them effectively for competitive high school placements across New York City.

253

Total Students

20.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IS 289
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	44
Black	22
Asian	107
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Asian
107 (42.3%)
White
66 (26.1%)
Hispanic
44 (17.4%)
Black
22 (8.7%)
Two or More
13 (5.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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 # 2
Phone:	(212)571-9268
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	121
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 73

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 87