At a glance
Reported students
762
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
392.5
MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams: 762 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams
MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams 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 762 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, 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 (64.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.14 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
- 85.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic28.7%
- Black64.3%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial2.2%
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.
JHS 127 Castle Hill (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
778 reported students
IS 181 Pablo Casals
Middle · Grades 06–08
490 reported students
JHS 144 Michelangelo
Middle · Grades 06–08
388 reported students
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
Public schools near MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 181 Pablo Casals Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 490 | 0.1 mi |
| JHS 144 Michelangelo Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 388 | 0.7 mi |
| Pelham Gardens Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 284 | 0.7 mi |
| Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (Casa) Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 165 | 0.7 mi |
| Baychester Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 298 | 1 mi |
| One World Middle School at Edenwald Middle · New York City Geographic District #11 | 06–08 | 309 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams
What grades does MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams serve?
MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams 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 MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams?
MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams reported 762 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 762 students and 64.14 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 MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams a public, charter, or magnet school?
MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams 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 MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.6% 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 MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams in?
MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams 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 MS 180 Dr Daniel Hale Williams?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IS 181 Pablo Casals (0.1 mi), JHS 144 Michelangelo (0.7 mi), Pelham Gardens Middle School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.