At a glance
Reported students
388
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392.5
JHS 144 Michelangelo: 388 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about JHS 144 Michelangelo
JHS 144 Michelangelo is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bronx. It is one of 60 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #11. NCES reports 388 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, above 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 Black (43.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (43.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking JHS 144 Michelangelo
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.17 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
- 89.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.9%
- Hispanic43.3%
- Black43.6%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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 #11
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Leaders of Tomorrow
Middle · Grades 06–08
374 reported students
Bronx Green Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
356 reported students
One World Middle School at Edenwald
Middle · Grades 06–08
309 reported students
Bronx Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
302 reported students
Baychester Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
298 reported students
IS 181 Pablo Casals
Middle · Grades 06–08
490 reported students
Public schools near JHS 144 Michelangelo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Gardens Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 284 | under 0.1 mi |
| MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 762 | 0.7 mi |
| IS 181 Pablo Casals Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 490 | 0.8 mi |
| Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 165 | 1.3 mi |
| Bronx Green Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 356 | 1.5 mi |
| Pelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 281 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about JHS 144 Michelangelo
What grades does JHS 144 Michelangelo serve?
JHS 144 Michelangelo reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #11.
How many students attend JHS 144 Michelangelo?
JHS 144 Michelangelo reported 388 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at JHS 144 Michelangelo?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 388 students and 31.17 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 JHS 144 Michelangelo a public, charter, or magnet school?
JHS 144 Michelangelo is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #11 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of JHS 144 Michelangelo students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
89.7% 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 JHS 144 Michelangelo in?
JHS 144 Michelangelo is part of New York City Geographic District #11, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 60 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near JHS 144 Michelangelo?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pelham Gardens Middle School (under 0.1 mi), MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams (0.7 mi), IS 181 Pablo Casals (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.