I.S. 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School
Grades 6-8 · 180 WADSWORTH AVENUE · Manhattan
CARLOS PICHARDO, Principal · 212-740-4900
About
I.S. 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School is a small middle school in Washington Heights, known for its dedication to the arts, including dance and visual arts, with opportunities for after-school instruction through programs like Alvin Ailey. The school fosters a caring, enriched, and creative environment, emphasizing inquiry, hands-on learning, and collaboration to develop intellectual independence. Parents frequently praise the small learning environment, dedicated staff, and strong family involvement. The school also functions as a community school, providing various services to families. Academically, the school's math proficiency is at the citywide median, while ELA proficiency is slightly above the 25th percentile. Official ratings for instruction, safety, and relationships with families are all excellent. While student survey results indicate some areas for attention regarding bullying and physical altercations, the overall sentiment from parents and staff is highly positive, with teachers recommending the school to other families.
Academics
State test proficiency rates and acceleration.
ELA proficiency
44%
Math proficiency
55%
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 .
Parent survey · overall positive
Admissions
Seats, applicants, and admissions method from the most recent cycle. Where the school enrolls separate tracks (general ed, students with disabilities, specialized education), each track is shown on its own row, with its priority order beneath it.
Bea Fuller Rodgers School
Program code M528U · Cycle 2024-2025
88 applicants · 75 seats last year; every priority group with applicants received offers.
Spending
Total spend
$7.9MStudents: 230
Location & commute
Where the school is and how to get there.