- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bronx, NY
Jhs 144 Michelangelo
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 144 Michelangelo, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008802524
👥 S:T ratio 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 144 Michelangelo earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #54 of 72
- middle schools in Bronx · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.5:1
- students per teacher
- 80.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 144 Michelangelo has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 144 Michelangelo ranks #54 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #11 · New York
NCES ID 360008802524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Jhs 144 Michelangelo shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 360008802524 · Bronx, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 10.5:1 · 80.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students)
Jhs 144 Michelangelo shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE lost 37.7 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 144 Michelangelo in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harry S Truman
Harry S Truman High School
1,650 students
- Ps 83 Donald H
Ps 83 Donald Hertz
1,451 students
- Ps 89
Ps 89
1,169 students
- Ps/Ms 194
Ps/Ms 194
1,169 students
- Ps 96 Richard
Ps 96 Richard Rodgers
880 students
- This school 388
Jhs 144 Michelangelo
388 students
What this shows Jhs 144 Michelangelo reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 144 Michelangelo compares
Jhs 144 Michelangelo 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.5% | ▲ 43% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in New York - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.4%
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
African American 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 43.3%
Asian 7.0%
White 4.9%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Jhs 144 Michelangelo is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 144 Michelangelo Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 83 Donald Hertz | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 89 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps/Ms 194 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 96 Richard Rodgers | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 144 Michelangelo's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,169
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 144 Michelangelo
How many students attend Jhs 144 Michelangelo?
Jhs 144 Michelangelo has 388 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bronx, NY. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 144 Michelangelo?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 144 Michelangelo is 10.5:1, which is 11% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 33% 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 Jhs 144 Michelangelo?
80.5% of students at Jhs 144 Michelangelo are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 144 Michelangelo?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 144 Michelangelo is African American at 43.6% of enrollment, in Bronx, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 144 Michelangelo?
Jhs 144 Michelangelo has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Jhs 144 Michelangelo rank among middle schools in Bronx?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 144 Michelangelo ranks #54 of 72 middle schools in Bronx, 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 Bronx on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #11?
Besides Jhs 144 Michelangelo, New York City Geographic District #11 also operates Harry S Truman High School (1,650 students), Ps 83 Donald Hertz (1,451 students), and Ps 89 (1,169 students). See the New York City Geographic District #11 district page for the complete list.