At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
562
MS 429: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about MS 429
MS 429 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Long Island City. It is one of 54 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #30. NCES reports 252 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 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (51.6%) and White (24.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MS 429
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.51 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
- 73.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.2%
- Hispanic51.6%
- Black4%
- Asian16.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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 #30
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts
Middle · Grades 06–08
382 reported students
IS 204 Oliver W Holmes
Middle · Grades 06–08
384 reported students
Hunters Point Community Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
397 reported students
Academy for New Americans
Middle · Grades 06–08
50 reported students
IS 10 Horace Greeley
Middle · Grades 06–08
596 reported students
IS 230
Middle · Grades 06–08
949 reported students
Public schools near MS 429
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 125 Thomas J McCann Woodside Middle · New York City Geographic District #24 | 06–08 | 1,320 | 0.6 mi |
| IS 10 Horace Greeley Middle · New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 596 | 0.7 mi |
| IS 204 Oliver W Holmes Middle · New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 384 | 1 mi |
| Academy for New Americans Middle · New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 50 | 1.3 mi |
| IS 230 Middle · New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 949 | 1.3 mi |
| Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts Middle · New York City Geographic District #30 | 06–08 | 382 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MS 429
What grades does MS 429 serve?
MS 429 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #30.
How many students attend MS 429?
MS 429 reported 252 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 20th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MS 429?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 252 students and 17.51 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 429 a public, charter, or magnet school?
MS 429 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #30 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of MS 429 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
73.8% 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 429 in?
MS 429 is part of New York City Geographic District #30, based in Long Island City, NY, which operates 54 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near MS 429?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include IS 125 Thomas J McCann Woodside (0.6 mi), IS 10 Horace Greeley (0.7 mi), IS 204 Oliver W Holmes (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.