- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science
Federal NCES profile for Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007905634
👥 S:T ratio 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools.
- #33 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for New York
- 94.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science has class sizes smaller than 82% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science ranks #33 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 4 · New York
NCES ID 360007905634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 360007905634 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
253 enr · 9:1 · 94.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students)
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.1 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manhattan Cent
Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics
1,657 students
- Ps 171 Patrick
Ps 171 Patrick Henry
738 students
- Tag Young Scho 576
Tag Young Scholars
576 students
- Esperanza Prep 528
Esperanza Preparatory Academy
528 students
- James Weldon J 516
James Weldon Johnson School
516 students
- This school 253
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science
253 students
What this shows Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science reports 253 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science compares
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.6% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 253 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
253
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 18% in New York - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.0%
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 73.1%
African American 18.2%
White 4.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 171 Patrick Henry | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tag Young Scholars | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Esperanza Preparatory Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Weldon Johnson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~253 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science
How many students attend Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science?
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science has 253 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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 Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science?
94.6% of students at Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science?
The largest demographic group at Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science?
Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science ranks #33 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 # 4?
Besides Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science, New York City Geographic District # 4 also operates Manhattan Center for Science & Mathematics (1,657 students), Ps 171 Patrick Henry (738 students), and Tag Young Scholars (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 4 district page for the complete list.