Excellent
#423 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 9% in state
MS 255 Salk School of Science
Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 2 middle school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
320 E 20TH ST, New York, NY 10003
- Math 81% proficient (2022)
- Reading 90% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at MS 255 Salk School of Science score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 85% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 93% (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 33 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where MS 255 Salk School of Science 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 95Biker’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.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 2
- Schools in district
- 119
- Rank in district
- #29 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.
MS 255 Salk School of Science is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About MS 255 Salk School of Science
MS 255 Salk School of Science is a public middle school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 369 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #423 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about MS 255 Salk School of Science
What grades does MS 255 Salk School of Science serve?
MS 255 Salk School of Science serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend MS 255 Salk School of Science?
MS 255 Salk School of Science has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 255 Salk School of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at MS 255 Salk School of Science is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does MS 255 Salk School of Science rank in NY?
MS 255 Salk School of Science ranks #423 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is MS 255 Salk School of Science's MySchoolScout rating?
MS 255 Salk School of Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 MS 255 Salk School of Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, MS 255 Salk School of Science has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 93% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is MS 255 Salk School of Science a charter school?
No, MS 255 Salk School of Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is MS 255 Salk School of Science a Title I school?
No, MS 255 Salk School of Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for MS 255 Salk School of Science?
24.7% of students at MS 255 Salk School of Science 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
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (212) 614-8785
- Area population (ZIP 10003)
- 53,825
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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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