At a glance
Reported students
406
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
46th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
IS 254: 406 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
9.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about IS 254
IS 254 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bronx. It is one of 82 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #10. NCES reports 406 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.9:1, close to the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.8%) and Black (14.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IS 254
- 1How do the reported 9.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic79.8%
- Black14.8%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #10
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Creston Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
418 reported students
Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45
Middle · Grades 06–08
436 reported students
JHS 118 William W Niles
Middle · Grades 06–08
468 reported students
Bronx School of Young Leaders (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
342 reported students
Angelo Patri Middle School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
333 reported students
MS 390
Middle · Grades 06–08
311 reported students
Public schools near IS 254
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 Middle · New York City Geographic District #10 | 06–08 | 436 | 0.2 mi |
| Angelo Patri Middle School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #10 | 06–08 | 333 | 0.5 mi |
| Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence Middle · New York City Geographic District #10 | KG–08 | 788 | 0.5 mi |
| Frederick Douglass Academy V Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #12 | 06–08 | 146 | 0.7 mi |
| JHS 118 William W Niles Middle · New York City Geographic District #10 | 06–08 | 468 | 0.7 mi |
| Creston Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #10 | 06–08 | 418 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IS 254
What grades does IS 254 serve?
IS 254 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #10.
How many students attend IS 254?
IS 254 reported 406 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 46th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IS 254?
The calculated ratio is 9.9:1, based on 406 students and 41 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is IS 254 a public, charter, or magnet school?
IS 254 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #10 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of IS 254 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is IS 254 in?
IS 254 is part of New York City Geographic District #10, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 82 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IS 254?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Thomas C Giordano Middle School 45 (0.2 mi), Angelo Patri Middle School (The) (0.5 mi), Academy for Personal Leadership and Excellence (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.