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Community Math and Science Prep
Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 6 middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 W 164TH ST, New York, NY 10032
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Community Math and Science Prep score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 14% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Community Math and Science Prep sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 81Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,588
Median home value
$545,500
Median rent
$1,546/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
8.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mott Hall School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 0.0 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| MS 319 Marie TeresaEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| MS 324 Patria MirabalEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 219 | Compare → |
| Nuasin Next Generation Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 682 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District # 6
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #30 of 45
- 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.
Community Math and Science Prep is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Math and Science Prep
Community Math and Science Prep is a public middle school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 6, serving approximately 131 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,284 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Math and Science Prep
What grades does Community Math and Science Prep serve?
Community Math and Science Prep serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Community Math and Science Prep?
Community Math and Science Prep has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Math and Science Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Math and Science Prep is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Math and Science Prep rank in NY?
Community Math and Science Prep ranks #3,284 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Community Math and Science Prep's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Math and Science Prep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Community Math and Science Prep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Math and Science Prep has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 14% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Community Math and Science Prep a charter school?
No, Community Math and Science Prep is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community Math and Science Prep a Title I school?
No, Community Math and Science Prep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Math and Science Prep?
97.7% of students at Community Math and Science Prep 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 131
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (917) 521-2508
- Area population (ZIP 10032)
- 55,579
- Area average commute
- 39.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 10032; 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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