At a glance
Reported students
424
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.94
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
47th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
397
East Side Middle School: 424 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about East Side Middle School
East Side Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New York. It is one of 118 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 2. NCES reports 424 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 47th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 White (48.8%) and Asian (23.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking East Side Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.94 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
- 25.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.8%
- Hispanic17%
- Black2.8%
- Asian23.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.5%
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 # 2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
MS 255 Salk School of Science
Middle · Grades 06–08
378 reported students
Lower Manhattan Community Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
313 reported students
NYC Lab MS for Collaborative Studies
Middle · Grades 06–08
538 reported students
MS 297
Middle · Grades 06–08
297 reported students
MS 131
Middle · Grades 06–08
257 reported students
IS 289
Middle · Grades 06–08
253 reported students
Public schools near East Side Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics Middle · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 06–08 | 171 | 0.4 mi |
| Yorkville East Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 250 | 0.7 mi |
| JHS 167 Robert F Wagner Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 945 | 0.8 mi |
| Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science Middle · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 06–08 | 253 | 1.2 mi |
| Renaissance School of the Arts Middle · New York City Geographic District # 4 | 06–08 | 132 | 1.3 mi |
| Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts Middle · New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 382 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about East Side Middle School
What grades does East Side Middle School serve?
East Side Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District # 2.
How many students attend East Side Middle School?
East Side Middle School reported 424 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 47th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at East Side Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 424 students and 32.94 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 East Side Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
East Side Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of East Side Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.5% 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 East Side Middle School in?
East Side Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District # 2, based in New York, NY, which operates 118 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near East Side Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MS 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics (0.4 mi), Yorkville East Middle School (0.7 mi), JHS 167 Robert F Wagner (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.