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M.S. 442 School for Innovation

District 15 · Brooklyn · Grades 6 to 8 · 15K442

At a glance

Address
500 19 STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11215
Subway
F to Prospect Park-15 St
Admissions
Open, ASD/ACES Program
Links
School websiteMySchools page

Details last checked against MySchools on October 14, 2026. Report a problem · Add a tour we missed

Tours and open houses · 2 posted

The school also says

  • “If you were unable to register and have a question you would like answered about MS 442, please feel free to call or email Melissa Carella, our parent coordinator.”

    From the school's sign-up form · checked Oct 8 · Confirm with the school before you go

Admissions

For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 14

  • M.S. 442 School for Innovation (K442S), K442S

    Open — Students are randomly selected

    Diversity in Admissions: Applicants eligible for free or reduced price lunch, applicants living in temporary housing, and/or English Language Learners will be considered first for 52% of seats. For the remaining 48% of seats, all students will be considered.

  • Carroll Gardens School For Innovation ASD Nest Program (K442Y), K442Y

    ASD/ACES Program

    Open to students currently enrolled in the Nest program. If you are applying to Autism programs for the first time, please visit www.schools.nyc.gov/specializedprograms for the application and contact AutismPrograms@schools.nyc.gov with questions.

Clubs, arts and sports

Music
Exploring Music
Visual & performing arts
Comic Book Club, Creative Writing, General Visual Arts, Traditional and Studio Art
STEM
Lego Robotics, STEM, STEM, Video Game Club
Sports & fitness
Basketball, Fitness, Soccer, Volleyball
Academics
Algebra I, Homework Help, Middle School Algebra ACC, Middle School Biology ACC, Regents Living Environment, Specialized High School Test Preparation, World Languages (Middle School)
Clubs & leadership
Chess, Debate, Green Team, National Junior Honor Society, Yearbook
Programs
Field Trips

About the school

M.S. 442 is a small, inclusive middle school located in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, dedicated to meeting each student s individual needs. Renowned for innovation and academic excellence, M.S. 442 uses a standards-based grading model to provide personalized feedback and support student growth. Our strong performance on state math and ELA exams, along with exceptional academic progress across all student groups, reflects our commitment to standards-based learning and responsive, small-group instruction. Students also have opportunities to explore a wide range of activities, including sports, school news production, SHSAT prep, and musical theater.

From MySchools.