J.H.S. 054 Booker T. Washington

Public choice option that is not guaranteed by address and generally depends on district choice or broader application rules.

Booker T. Washington MS54 is located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It is distinctive for these reasons: (1) Students with diverse needs which range from acceleration, remediation, special accommodations and language development have a place within the school. There are Integrated Co- Teaching classes on every grade level. There are a total of 35 classes in this 6th-8th grade middle school. As part of the class size reduction program, starting in September 2025 our classes will have a maximum of 23 students. (2) Every student has the opportunity to take art and music during their middle school years. Our music department includes chorus, strings and band classes. We also offer French, Spanish, Latin, and Mandarin. (3) Through the Early Academy Program students are provided with additional academic support before school. During this same time, students are able to meet with their teachers in small groups. (4) The school has a science lab, 2 computer labs, and a library media center has a collection of over 30,000 and is staffed by a full-time librarian. The school has high expectations for the students and emphasizes academic achievement, strong character, and hard work. An extensive extra-curricular program has included student council, newspaper club, debate club, math team, robotics, crafts, art, band, music creation. The sports program includes boys and girls and varsity and JV basketball, soccer, volleyball, in addition to softball, baseball, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, and flag football. Boys and Girls Basketball Teams, Track Team, Art Portfolio Program, Music Enrichment, Math Team, Model United Nations and Drama Program.

Source-reported description, not a current review or independent assessment. Programs may have changed.