Very Good
#1648 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 35% in state
Hamilton Grange Middle School
Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 6 middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 W 138TH ST, New York, NY 10031
- Math 14% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hamilton Grange Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hamilton Grange Middle School 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 97Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 74Very 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
$65,067
Median home value
$678,000
Median rent
$1,787/mo
College educated
40.8%
Homeownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
23%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10031; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Infinity Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,846 | Compare → |
| New Design Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Seed HarlemEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Urban Assembly Academy for Future LeadersEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
New York City Geographic District # 6
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #11 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.
Hamilton Grange Middle School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton Grange Middle School
Hamilton Grange Middle School is a public middle school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 6, serving approximately 310 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,648 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton Grange Middle School
What grades does Hamilton Grange Middle School serve?
Hamilton Grange Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hamilton Grange Middle School?
Hamilton Grange Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Grange Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton Grange Middle School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton Grange Middle School rank in NY?
Hamilton Grange Middle School ranks #1,648 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Hamilton Grange Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton Grange Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Hamilton Grange Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton Grange Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Hamilton Grange Middle School a charter school?
No, Hamilton Grange Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton Grange Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hamilton Grange Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hamilton Grange Middle School?
83.9% of students at Hamilton Grange Middle School 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
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (212) 775-9600
- Area population (ZIP 10031)
- 60,305
- Area average commute
- 38 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 10031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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