Mott Hall School (the)

Mott Hall School serves 276 middle school students in grades 6-8 in the Washington Heights area of Manhattan. With 21 full-time teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 81st percentile among New York's middle schools at #889 out of 4,758 schools statewide.

Students show particularly strong achievement in English Language Arts, with 76% scoring proficient or above across all grade levels. Mathematics performance shows room for growth, with 51% of students meeting proficiency standards. Located at 401 West 164th Street, Mott Hall School sits in a diverse urban neighborhood where the median household income is $56,752.

The surrounding ZIP code 10032 is home to over 60,000 residents, with 37% holding bachelor's degrees or higher. While the area faces economic challenges with a 20% poverty rate, the community maintains strong home values with a median of $593,000. The school operates within New York City's vibrant Washington Heights neighborhood, providing students with access to the rich cultural and educational resources that come with attending school in one of the world's major metropolitan centers.