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#3095 of 4,742 schools in NY
New Design Middle School
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
625 W 133RD ST, New York, NY 10031
Enrollment
81
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
81
Student-Teacher
5.4:1
Score
5.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,095 of 4,742
In New York
#248 of 346
public schools
In district
#12 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5
Academic growth
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About New Design Middle School
New Design Middle School is a public middle school in New York, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5. New Design Middle School serves approximately 81 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. New Design Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,095 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for New Design Middle School show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
- This school 5.5 · Average
- District avg 4.8
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 81 students, New Design Middle School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at New Design Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 5.4:1 students to teachers, New Design Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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New Design Middle School — Students at New Design Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 27 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.
How New Design Middle School Compares
See how New Design Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
625 W 133RD ST, New York, NY 10031
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering New Design Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. KIPP BEYOND CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HAMILTON GRANGE MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, URBAN ASSEMBLY ACADEMY FOR FUTURE LEADERS (rated 4.9/10, 0.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in New York, see our New York schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 10031 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$65,067
Median Home Value
$678,000
Median Rent
$1,787/mo
Population
60,305
College Educated
40.8%
Homeownership
13.7%
Avg Commute
38 min
Poverty Rate
23%
Median Age
37.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about New Design Middle School
What grades does New Design Middle School serve?
New Design Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Design Middle School?
New Design Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Design Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Design Middle School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Design Middle School rank in NY?
New Design Middle School ranks #3,095 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is New Design Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Design Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 New Design Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Design Middle School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is New Design Middle School a charter school?
No, New Design Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Design Middle School a Title I school?
No, New Design Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Design Middle School?
96.3% of students at New Design 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.7%
- Phone
- (212) 281-6339
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5- District Enrollment
- 8,945
- Schools in District
- 28
- District Rank
- #12 of 28
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