At a glance
Reported students
371
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
MS 245 Computer School (The): 371 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about MS 245 Computer School (The)
MS 245 Computer School (The) is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in New York. It is one of 41 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 3. NCES reports 371 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 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, 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 (44.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MS 245 Computer School (The)
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.75 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.8%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.7%
- Hispanic29.1%
- Black11.3%
- Asian4.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.2%
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 # 3
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mott Hall II
Middle · Grades 06–09
347 reported students
MS 243 Center School
Middle · Grades 05–08
246 reported students
Lafayette Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
194 reported students
MS 247 Dual Language Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
166 reported students
West Prep Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
158 reported students
Community Action School-Ms 258
Middle · Grades 06–08
139 reported students
Public schools near MS 245 Computer School (The)
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 247 Dual Language Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–08 | 166 | under 0.1 mi |
| MS 243 Center School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 05–08 | 246 | 0.4 mi |
| Lafayette Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–08 | 194 | 0.8 mi |
| Community Action School-Ms 258 Middle · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–08 | 139 | 0.8 mi |
| JHS 167 Robert F Wagner Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 945 | 1.2 mi |
| JHS 54 Booker T Washington Middle · New York City Geographic District # 3 | 06–08 | 720 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MS 245 Computer School (The)
What grades does MS 245 Computer School (The) serve?
MS 245 Computer School (The) reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District # 3.
How many students attend MS 245 Computer School (The)?
MS 245 Computer School (The) reported 371 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MS 245 Computer School (The)?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 371 students and 26.75 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 245 Computer School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
MS 245 Computer School (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of MS 245 Computer School (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is MS 245 Computer School (The) in?
MS 245 Computer School (The) is part of New York City Geographic District # 3, based in New York, NY, which operates 41 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near MS 245 Computer School (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MS 247 Dual Language Middle School (under 0.1 mi), MS 243 Center School (0.4 mi), Lafayette Academy (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.