At a glance
Reported students
248
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
346.5
IS 219 New Venture School: 248 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
7:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about IS 219 New Venture School
IS 219 New Venture School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Bronx. It is one of 68 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District # 9. NCES reports 248 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 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7:1, below 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 (64.1%) and Black (33.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IS 219 New Venture School
- 1How do the reported 7:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.55 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
- 98.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic64.1%
- Black33.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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 # 9
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IS 232
Middle · Grades 06–08
248 reported students
JHS 22 Jordan L Mott
Middle · Grades 06–08
262 reported students
Mott Hall III
Middle · Grades 06–08
270 reported students
IS 303 Leadership & Community Service
Middle · Grades 06–08
291 reported students
Bronx Writing Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
184 reported students
IS 229 Roland Patterson
Middle · Grades 06–08
177 reported students
Public schools near IS 219 New Venture 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kappa Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 143 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mott Hall III Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 270 | 0.2 mi |
| Mott Hall Charter School Middle · Charter · Mott Hall Charter School | 06–08 | 170 | 0.2 mi |
| IS 313 School of Leadership Development Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 99 | 0.5 mi |
| IS 339 Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 169 | 0.5 mi |
| JHS 22 Jordan L Mott Middle · New York City Geographic District # 9 | 06–08 | 262 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IS 219 New Venture School
What grades does IS 219 New Venture School serve?
IS 219 New Venture 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 # 9.
How many students attend IS 219 New Venture School?
IS 219 New Venture School reported 248 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IS 219 New Venture School?
The calculated ratio is 7:1, based on 248 students and 35.55 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 IS 219 New Venture School a public, charter, or magnet school?
IS 219 New Venture School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District # 9 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of IS 219 New Venture School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.8% 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 IS 219 New Venture School in?
IS 219 New Venture School is part of New York City Geographic District # 9, based in Bronx, NY, which operates 68 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IS 219 New Venture School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kappa (under 0.1 mi), Mott Hall III (0.2 mi), Mott Hall Charter School (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.