At a glance
Reported students
345
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
581.5
MS 358: 345 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about MS 358
MS 358 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Jamaica. It is one of 50 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #28. NCES reports 345 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, above the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.7%) and Asian (30.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MS 358
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.37 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.7%
- Hispanic48.7%
- Black16.5%
- Asian30.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial0.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #28
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
JHS 8 Richard S Grossley
Middle · Grades 06–08
354 reported students
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
Middle · Grades 06–08
329 reported students
Emerson School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
284 reported students
Redwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
270 reported students
JHS 190 Russell Sage
Middle · Grades 06–08
935 reported students
JHS 217 Robert a Van Wyck
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,265 reported students
Public schools near MS 358
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JHS 217 Robert a Van Wyck Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 1,265 | 0.7 mi |
| Emerson School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 284 | 1 mi |
| JHS 8 Richard S Grossley Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 354 | 1 mi |
| IS 238 Susan B Anthony Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 820 | 1 mi |
| IS 250 Robert F Kennedy Community Middle School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #25 | 06–08 | 254 | 1.3 mi |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 Middle · Charter · Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 14 | 05–05 | 168 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MS 358
What grades does MS 358 serve?
MS 358 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #28.
How many students attend MS 358?
MS 358 reported 345 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MS 358?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 345 students and 21.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is MS 358 a public, charter, or magnet school?
MS 358 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #28 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of MS 358 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is MS 358 in?
MS 358 is part of New York City Geographic District #28, based in Jamaica, NY, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near MS 358?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include JHS 217 Robert a Van Wyck (0.7 mi), Emerson School (The) (1 mi), JHS 8 Richard S Grossley (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.