M.S. 324 - Patria Mirabal
Grades 6-8 · 21 JUMEL PLACE · Manhattan
JANET HELLER, Principal · 212-923-4057
ms324.orgAbout
M.S. 324 - Patria Mirabal is a middle school in Manhattan known for its supportive and community-oriented environment. The school receives excellent ratings for safety, school climate, and relationships with families, with parent surveys showing overwhelmingly positive feedback on various aspects of the school experience. Parents describe a dedicated and committed teaching staff, with some noting a high level of science instruction. The principal, a product of the local community, is deeply invested in ensuring all students feel valued and safe. The school offers a variety of before and after-school programs, including Art, Music, STEM, and Theatre, and provides opportunities for students to earn high school credits and gain acceptance into specialized high schools. While math proficiency is near the citywide median, ELA proficiency and the percentage of students in accelerated coursework are below citywide benchmarks, partly attributed to a significant population of English Language Learners. The school shares its building with other schools and emphasizes restorative practices and emotional support for students.
Sources (8)
- M.S. 324 - Patria Mirabal Official Data · 2023-2024
- M.S. 324 - Patria Mirabal - District 6 - InsideSchools · 2024-2025
- M.S. 324 - Patria Mirabal - NYC Public Schools · 2024-2025
- 06M324/EMS - 2024-25 School Quality Snapshot - New York City Public Schools · 2024-2025
- M.S. 324 - Patria Mirabal (06M324) - NYC MySchools · 2024-2025
- M.S. 324 - Patria Mirabal in Manhattan, NY - Niche · 2024-2025
- MS 324 - Google Sites · Current
- myschools.nyc
Where graduates go next[2]
- · Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
- · Manhattan Business Academy
- · Urban Assembly Gateway School for Technology
High schools this school’s graduates most commonly attend.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
24%
Math proficiency
51%
Proficiency rates are from the Grade 3–8 NYS state test (school-level).
Attendance rate
96%
Avg class size (general ed)
17.12
Avg class size (ICT)
18.8
Average class size by classroom setting: general education vs. ICT (Integrated Co-Teaching, where general- and special-education students learn together with two teachers). NYC DOE Class Size Report, 2021–22.
Accelerated & honors courses[1]
- Middle School Algebra ACC
- World Languages (Middle School)
High-school-credit or accelerated coursework offered.
Electives, clubs & activities[1]
- Electives
- Advisory, Algebra I, Art, Band, Chess, Chorus, Coding, Debate, Fashion, Fine Arts, Fitness, LEGO Robotics, Math, Math Team, Musical Theater, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Regents Living Environment, Saturday Academy, Science, Specialized High School Test Preparation, STEM, Stock Market, Studio Art, Theater, Urban Advantage, Vocal Music, Web Design, Yearbook
- Clubs & activities
- Art, Band, Chess, Chorus, Debate, Fashion, Fitness, French Club, Gardening, Green Team, Guitar, Homework Help, Leadership, Math Team, Music, Musical Theater, Peer Mediation, Restorative Circles, Robotics, Saturday Academy, Science Club, STEM, Student Council, Talent Show, Technology, Theater, Tutoring, Urban Arts, Visual Arts, Yearbook
Offerings vary year to year.
Community & climate
Demographics, attendance, school survey results, and DOE quality ratings.
Quality signals
DOE quality-rating labels are skewed across the system; read them relative to the citywide distribution in our methodology.
Parent survey · overall positive
90%100% response rate
Teacher survey · overall positive
93%70% response rate
Survey topics
Safety95%city 83%
- Conflicts are resolved fairly in my school.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Bullying prevention33%city 42%
- At this school students harass, bully, or intimidate other students.33%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (33%) is their average, vs 42% citywide.
Emotional support89%city 84%
- How many adults at this school…help students develop the skills they need to complete challenging coursework despite obstacles?.95%
- How many adults at this school…tell their students they believe they can achieve high academic standards?.95%
- How many adults at this school…teach students how to advocate for themselves?.90%
- How many adults at this school…recognize disruptive behavior as social-emotional learning opportunities?.76%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (89%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Academic expectations88%city 87%
- In this school, the staff believes that all students can learn, including English language learners (ELLs), Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs), and students with disabilities.100%
- How many students in your classes…have to work hard to do well?.76%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
College & career guidance100%city 90%
- It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide students with guidance on the high school application process.100%
- It’s a priority at this school that adults…provide families with guidance on the high school application process.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Family outreach96%city 94%
- At this school…teachers understand families' challenges and concerns.100%
- At this school…teachers work closely with families to meet students' needs.100%
- At this school…staff regularly communicate with families about how they can help students learn.95%
- At this school…school staff value families' race, ethnicity, culture, family structure, and background.100%
- School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.91%
- Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.90%
- My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.96%
- I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.96%
- My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.98%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Parent–teacher trust95%city 95%
- I feel respected by my child's teachers.95%
- Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.96%
- My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
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Rigorous Instruction
Strong Core Instruction94%city 92%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…reading and writing experiences grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational. [ELA].86%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [ELA].100%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [ELA].86%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [ELA].86%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [ELA].86%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to interact with complex grade-level text and tasks. [Math].100%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage with texts and tasks reflective of their diverse racial, cultural, and linguistic perspective. [Math].100%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…students to engage in meaningful discussion that critically examines topics that connect to the daily lives of students. [Math].100%
- In planning my last instructional unit, I had the resources and tools I needed to include multiple opportunities for…focusing deeply on the concepts emphasized in the standards to help students build strong foundations for learning. [Math].100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Quality of Student Discussion80%city 67%
- How many students in your classes…build on each other’s ideas during class discussions?.81%
- How many students in your classes…use data or text references to support their ideas?.76%
- How many students in your classes…show that they respect each other’s ideas?.81%
- How many students in your classes…provide constructive feedback to their peers/teachers?.67%
- How many students in your classes…participate in class discussions at some point?.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (80%) is their average, vs 67% citywide.
Collaborative Teachers
School Commitment100%city 83%
- I usually look forward to each working day at this school.100%
- I would recommend this school to parents/guardians seeking a place for their child.100%
- I would recommend this school to other teachers as a place to work.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (100%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Peer Collaboration98%city 87%
- At this school…the principal/school leader, teachers, and staff collaborate to make this school run effectively.100%
- At this school…teachers design instructional programs (e.g. lessons, units) together.95%
- At this school…teachers make a conscious effort to coordinate their teaching with instruction at other grade levels.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 87% citywide.
Quality of Professional Development95%city 82%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.100%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...Included opportunities to engage in inquiry-based, professional collaboration with peers and/or mentors from other schools.90%
- Overall, my professional development experiences this year have...directly related to my students’ needs.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 82% citywide.
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction95%city 92%
- I am able to...receive support around how to incorporate students' cultural and linguistic backgrounds in my practice.95%
- I am able to...modify instructional activities and materials to meet the developmental needs and learning interests of all my students.95%
- I am able to...ensure instruction represents multiple perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds.95%
- I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple genders, gender identities and expressions and sexual orientations.95%
- I am able to…ensure instruction represents multiple races and ethnicities.95%
- I am able to...design appropriate instruction that is matched to students' need (e.g. English language learners (ELLs) or Emergent Multilingual Learners (EMLLs) proficiency and students with disabilities).90%
- I am able to...apply my knowledge of parents' various cultural backgrounds when collaborating with them regarding their child's educational progress.95%
- I am able to...develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs for my students with disabilities.100%
- I am able to...monitor progress on Individualized Education Program goals for my students with disabilities.100%
- I am able to...distinguish linguistic/cultural differences from learning difficulties.100%
- I have conversations about race and racism at my school that help me examine my own beliefs around identity.81%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 92% citywide.
Innovation and Collective Responsibility91%city 79%
- How many teachers at this school…help build a welcoming school environment in the entire school, not just their classroom?.95%
- How many teachers at this school…are actively trying to improve their teaching?.95%
- How many teachers at this school…take responsibility for improving the school?.85%
- How many teachers at this school…are eager to try new ideas?.86%
- How many teachers at this school…feel responsible that all students learn?.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (91%) is their average, vs 79% citywide.
Supportive Environment
Classroom Behavior85%city 66%
- How many students in your classes…listen carefully when the teacher gives directions?.86%
- How many students in your classes…follow the rules in class?.90%
- How many students in your classes…respond to challenging questions in class?.75%
- How many students in your classes…do their work when they are supposed to?.90%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (85%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Effective School Leadership
Instructional Leadership98%city 86%
- The principal/school leader at this school...makes clear to the staff their expectations for meeting instructional goals.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school...understands how children learn.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school...sets high standards for student learning.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school...participates in instructional planning with teams of teachers.90%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…supports teachers in implementing what they have learned in professional development.100%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…carefully tracks student academic progress.100%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…knows what’s going on in my classes.100%
- The principal/assistant principal(s) at this school…provides teachers with formative feedback to improve practice.100%
- How many adults at this school…have access to school-based supports to assist in behavioral/emotional escalations?.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Inclusive Leadership97%city 95%
- The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.96%
- The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.98%
- The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.98%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (97%) is their average, vs 95% citywide.
Program Coherence93%city 83%
- At this school…once we start a new program, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.95%
- At this school…it is clear how all of the programs offered are connected to our school’s instructional vision.90%
- At this school…curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (93%) is their average, vs 83% citywide.
Teacher Influence88%city 66%
- At this school…the principal/school leader encourages feedback through regular meetings with families and teacher leaders.100%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...hiring new professional personnel?.76%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...planning how discretionary school funds should be used?.81%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...selecting instructional materials and/or curriculum used in classrooms?.85%
- How much influence do teachers have over school policy in...setting standards for student behavior?.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (88%) is their average, vs 66% citywide.
Strong Family-Community Ties
Strong Relationships94%city 90%
- At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Plan (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs].94%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (94%) is their average, vs 90% citywide.
Parent Involvement in School63%city 63%
- Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?.90%
- Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?.92%
- I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.8%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (63%) is their average, vs 63% citywide.
Trust
Teacher-Principal Trust98%city 84%
- I feel respected by the principal/school leader at this school.100%
- The principal/school leader at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.95%
- The principal/school leader has confidence in the expertise of the teachers at this school.100%
- I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).95%
- The principal/school leader looks out for the personal welfare of the staff members.95%
- The principal/school leader places the needs of children ahead of personal interests.100%
- The principal and assistant principals function as a cohesive unit.100%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (98%) is their average, vs 84% citywide.
Parent-Principal Trust96%city 94%
- I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.95%
- I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).96%
- The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.96%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (96%) is their average, vs 94% citywide.
Teacher-Teacher Trust95%city 86%
- Teachers in this school trust each other.100%
- It's OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.90%
- I feel respected by other teachers at this school.95%
Each question’s favorable response rate; the topic score (95%) is their average, vs 86% citywide.
Overall positive % is averaged across every Pos/Neg survey question per respondent group (school year 2023-2024). Survey topics are the DOE’s framework measures (each the average favorable response across its questions; expand a topic to see them and the citywide average); the dimension scores themselves are no longer in the public data file.[3]
Operational health
Attendance
96%
Chronic absenteeism
36%
Suspension rate
1%
Teachers[7]
Teachers with 4+ years' experience
73%
Students per teacher
7:1
Teaching out of certification
31%
Teacher experience and certification from the NYSED School Report Card (2024–25); students per teacher = enrollment ÷ reported teachers. Fewer than 4 years counts as inexperienced.
Student body
Race / ethnicity[4]
- Black 3%
- Hispanic 93%
- White 4%
School-level totals; may not sum to 100% due to rounding and small subgroup suppression.
Gender[4]
- Female 47%
- Male 53%
Female / male shares as published by the DOE; other gender identities aren’t reported in the source data.
Enrollment
185
Economic Need Index
93%
Free / reduced lunch
93%
English learners
49%
Students with IEPs
31%
Admissions
3 programs. Each has its own admissions method, and each track within a program has its own seats, demand, and priority order.
Making Connections to Local and Global Communities
Program code M324U · Cycle 2024-2025
23 applicants · 100 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.
| priority group | Seats | Applicants | Apps / seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| General education | 100 | 23 | — |
↳ Priority to applicants whose sibling(s) will be enrolled in this school next year | <10 | <10 | 1.00 |
↳ Then to students attending PS 8, PS 153, or PS 173 and to residents of the middle school zone | 10 | 10 | 1.00 |
↳ Then to District 6 students and residents | <10 | <10 | 1.00 |
↳ Then to New York City residents | <10 | <10 | 1.00 |
Last year’s published figures. Schools make more offers than seats because not everyone enrolls, so offers can exceed seats. Counts under 10 are suppressed (shown as “<10”).
Eligibility
Open to New York City residents
Patria Mirabal Tbe Spanish ACES 12:1:1 Program
Program code M324X
No seat or applicant data published for this program yet.
Eligibility
Open to students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program. If you are not currently an ACES student and are interested in the program, please contact acesprograms@schools.nyc.gov
Patria Mirabal ACES 12:1:1 Program
Program code M324Y
No seat or applicant data published for this program yet.
Eligibility
Open to students currently in an ACES (Academics, Career, and Essential Skills) program. If you are not currently an ACES student and are interested in the program, please contact acesprograms@schools.nyc.gov
How to read Apps / seat and where the outlook buckets come from is explained in our methodology.
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.