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#2271 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 48% in state
Tompkins Square Middle School
Middle School · New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York, NY
A New York City Geographic District # 1 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
600 E 6TH ST, New York, NY 10009
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tompkins Square Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tompkins Square Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,049/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,963
Median home value
$690,600
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
62.6%
Homeownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 10009; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornelia Connelly CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | 4–8 | 0.1 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Girls Preparatory Charter School of New YorkCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | 1–10 | 0.4 mi | 206 | Compare → |
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,613 | Compare → |
| School for Global LeadersEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 180 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
New York City Geographic District # 1
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #11 of 26
- 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.
Tompkins Square Middle School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tompkins Square Middle School
Tompkins Square Middle School is a public middle school in New York, NY, part of New York City Geographic District # 1, serving approximately 328 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,271 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tompkins Square Middle School
What grades does Tompkins Square Middle School serve?
Tompkins Square Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tompkins Square Middle School?
Tompkins Square Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tompkins Square Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tompkins Square Middle School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tompkins Square Middle School rank in NY?
Tompkins Square Middle School ranks #2,271 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Tompkins Square Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tompkins Square Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Tompkins Square Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tompkins Square Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tompkins Square Middle School a charter school?
No, Tompkins Square Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tompkins Square Middle School a Title I school?
No, Tompkins Square Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tompkins Square Middle School?
68.3% of students at Tompkins Square 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- New York County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (212) 995-1430
- Area population (ZIP 10009)
- 58,341
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
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 10009; 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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