JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON

www.ms54.org

720 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

JHS 54, also known as the Booker T. Washington Middle School, is a highly regarded public middle school located in the Manhattan Valley neighborhood of the Upper West Side in New York City. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, particularly its specialized programs that cater to a diverse student body. It has earned a reputation for maintaining a rigorous educational environment that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth, often serving as a popular choice for families within District 3.

Beyond its core curriculum, JHS 54 is celebrated for its vibrant school culture and extensive extracurricular offerings. The school provides a variety of enrichment opportunities, including arts programs, music, and competitive academic teams, which help foster a well-rounded educational experience. With its historic building located at 103 W 107th St and its long-standing presence in the community, the school remains a focal point for local education, consistently striving to prepare its students for the competitive demands of high school and beyond.

720

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	147
Black	60
Asian	90
Two or More	83
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
334 (46.6%)
Hispanic
147 (20.5%)
Asian
90 (12.6%)
Two or More
83 (11.6%)
Black
60 (8.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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 # 3
Phone:	(212)678-2861
Website:	http://www.ms54.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 268

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 220