Excellent
#86 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 2% in state
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance
Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 2 middle school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
890 BROADWAY, New York, NY 10003
- Math 75% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 100Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 91Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New York), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$153,750
Median home value
$1,137,000
Median rent
$2,772/mo
College educated
82.2%
Homeownership
34.7%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends SeminaryPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 791 | Compare → |
| Aaron School K - 12Private · tuition | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 161 | Compare → |
| Grace Church High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Grace Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 750 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District # 2
- Schools in district
- 119
- Rank in district
- #3 of 118
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance is a public middle school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 116 students in grades 4th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance
What grades does Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance serve?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance rank in NY?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance ranks #86 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance's MySchoolScout rating?
Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance a charter school?
No, Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance a Title I school?
No, Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance?
48.3% of students at Ballet Tech/nyc Public School for Dance qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (212) 254-1803
- Area population (ZIP 10003)
- 53,825
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 10003; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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