J.H.S. 088 Peter Rouget

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

MS 88 is a large yet welcoming middle school known for strong leadership, engaging instruction, and a wide range of programs. Despite its size, the school fosters a warm, inclusive environment where students of all backgrounds thrive. Its diverse student body benefits from accelerated courses, dual-language Spanish, and support for English learners and students with disabilities. Students join one of three themed houses, each offering unique focus and hands-on learning: SISTA (School for Integrated Studies through the Arts): Offers drama, visual arts, music, and trips to live performances. SMART (School of Media Arts and Technology): Focuses on coding, media literacy, technology arts, and internships with designers. Medical (School for Medical & Health Careers): Prepares students for health careers through hospital visits, first aid, Stop the Bleed training, and STEM instruction. Teachers create hands-on, interdisciplinary lessons promoting collaboration and real-world learning, from building ancient Egyptian sarcophagi in math to modeling ecosystems in science. The school earns high marks in city Quality Reviews and participates in the Middle School Quality Initiative (MSQI), strengthening literacy with extended learning and debate. Eighth-graders can take high schoollevel courses in Algebra, Biology, and U.S. History. After-school programs include robotics, rock band, chess, theater, sports, and visual arts. Special Education: Provides Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT), self-contained classes, and SETSS to support diverse learning needs. MS 88 blends structure, creativity, and personalized supportpreparing every student to succeed academically and socially.

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