- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Community Math and Science Prep
Federal NCES profile for Community Math and Science Prep, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008305649
👥 S:T ratio 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Math and Science Prep earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #20 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 6.4:1
- small classes for New York
- 91.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Community Math and Science Prep has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Math and Science Prep ranks #20 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 6 · New York
NCES ID 360008305649 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Community Math and Science Prep held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 360008305649 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 6.4:1 · 91.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students)
Community Math and Science Prep held near 131 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Community Math and Science Prep in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- A Philip Rando
A Philip Randolph Campus High School
1,421 students
- Washington Hei
Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School
908 students
- Ps/is 187 Huds
Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs
744 students
- Gregorio Luper
Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics
658 students
- Ps 173
Ps 173
597 students
- This school 115
Community Math and Science Prep
115 students
What this shows Community Math and Science Prep reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community Math and Science Prep compares
Community Math and Science Prep held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.7% | ▲ 63% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 4% in New York - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
83.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
African American 9.6%
White 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Community Math and Science Prep is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Community Math and Science Prep Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Campus High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 173 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community Math and Science Prep's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community Math and Science Prep
How many students attend Community Math and Science Prep?
Community Math and Science Prep has 115 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 131 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Math and Science Prep?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Math and Science Prep is 6.4:1, which is 46% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 59% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community Math and Science Prep?
91.7% of students at Community Math and Science Prep are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community Math and Science Prep?
The largest demographic group at Community Math and Science Prep is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Math and Science Prep?
Community Math and Science Prep has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Community Math and Science Prep rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Math and Science Prep ranks #20 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in New York on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 6?
Besides Community Math and Science Prep, New York City Geographic District # 6 also operates A Philip Randolph Campus High School (1,421 students), Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School (908 students), and Ps/is 187 Hudson Cliffs (744 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 6 district page for the complete list.