Intermediate School 318 is a public junior high school at 101 Walton Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City. Most of the school's 1,623 students, who are sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-graders, are from Williamsburg. The school has 134 teachers.
Serving 1,028 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,028 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IS 318 Eugenio Maria de Hostos serves an attendance zone in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 5.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest boundary located 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos's student population of 1,028 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,028 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1212 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos's ranking?
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos is ranked #1212 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos often compared to?
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostosis often viewed alongside schools like John Ericsson Middle School 126, Conselyea Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos?
1,028 students attend I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos?
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos offer ?
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos part of?
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos is part of New York City Geographic District #14.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos located?
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos is located in the Broadway Triangle neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY.
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