Enrollment
75
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007803603
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #41 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 75
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School ranks #41 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 3 · New York
NCES ID 360007803603 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
82.7%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+47% vs state
What stands out at Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School
Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in New York, New York, enrolling 75 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.7% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of New York schools, with 75 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 92.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students) and Beacon High School (1,372 students) alongside Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School compares
Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
92.0%
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
How Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiorello H Laguardia High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Beacon High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Ps 87 William Sherman | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| West End Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Jhs 54 Booker T Washington | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,251
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School
How many students attend Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School?
Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School has 75 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School?
82.7% of students at Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School?
Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School ranks #41 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.
Is Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School a good school?
Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District # 3?
Besides Ms 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School, New York City Geographic District # 3 also operates Fiorello H Laguardia High School (2,251 students), Beacon High School (1,372 students), and Ps 87 William Sherman (751 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 3 district page for the complete list.
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