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PS 212 Midtown West

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District # 2 · New York, NY

A New York City Geographic District # 2 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

328 W 48TH ST, New York, NY 10036

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism54.2%

Students at PS 212 Midtown West score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where PS 212 Midtown West 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 99Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 94Biker’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

$100,225

Median home value

$988,000

Median rent

$2,301/mo

College educated

69.3%

Homeownership

8.9%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
PS 35Enrollment path unverified5.95–120.2 mi230Compare →
Success Academy Charter School-hell's KitchenCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–40.2 mi462Compare →
PS 111 Adolph S OchsEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–50.3 mi395Compare →
Hudsonway Immersion SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privatePK–80.4 mi57Compare →

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.

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
#113 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.

PS 212 Midtown West is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About PS 212 Midtown West

PS 212 Midtown West is a public elementary school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 2, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,362 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about PS 212 Midtown West

What grades does PS 212 Midtown West serve?

PS 212 Midtown West serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend PS 212 Midtown West?

PS 212 Midtown West has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 212 Midtown West?

The student-teacher ratio at PS 212 Midtown West is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does PS 212 Midtown West rank in NY?

PS 212 Midtown West ranks #3,362 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is PS 212 Midtown West's MySchoolScout rating?

PS 212 Midtown West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 PS 212 Midtown West?

Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 212 Midtown West has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is PS 212 Midtown West a charter school?

No, PS 212 Midtown West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is PS 212 Midtown West a Title I school?

No, PS 212 Midtown West is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 212 Midtown West?

49.0% of students at PS 212 Midtown West 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
310
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
New York County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.2%
Area population (ZIP 10036)
30,589
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
39.7
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 10036; 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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