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 999 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). 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 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 999 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos's student population of 999 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
999 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
School Rankings
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 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 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
47%
30%
Black
17%
16%
White
26%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos's ranking?
I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos is ranked #1398 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% 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?
999 students attend I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of I.s. 318 Eugenio Maria De Hostos students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% 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 13:1, 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 School District.
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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