Below Average
#4205 of 4,742 schools in NY
Seed Harlem
Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 5 middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
425 W 130TH ST, New York, NY 10027
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Seed Harlem score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 15% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Seed Harlem 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 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$64,220
Median home value
$915,000
Median rent
$1,609/mo
College educated
51.8%
Homeownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10027; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Assembly Academy for Future LeadersEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Harlem Children's Zone Promise Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,178 | Compare → |
| St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Democracy Prep Harlem Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,012 | Compare → |
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.
New York City Geographic District # 5
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #26 of 28
- 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.
Seed Harlem is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 5; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seed Harlem
Seed Harlem is a public middle school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 5, serving approximately 93 students in grades 6th-8th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,205 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seed Harlem
What grades does Seed Harlem serve?
Seed Harlem serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Seed Harlem?
Seed Harlem has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seed Harlem?
The student-teacher ratio at Seed Harlem is 6.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seed Harlem rank in NY?
Seed Harlem ranks #4,205 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Seed Harlem's MySchoolScout rating?
Seed Harlem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Seed Harlem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seed Harlem has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Seed Harlem a charter school?
No, Seed Harlem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seed Harlem a Title I school?
No, Seed Harlem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seed Harlem?
93.5% of students at Seed Harlem 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
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Phone
- (332) 456-1415
- Area population (ZIP 10027)
- 65,068
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 10027; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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