- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
New Design Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Design Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360008106257
👥 S:T ratio 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Design Middle School earns 76/100 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.
- #2 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 94.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Design Middle School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Design Middle School ranks #2 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 5 · New York
NCES ID 360008106257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
New Design Middle School grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 360008106257 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
92 enr · 6.1:1 · 94.5% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Secondary School (714 students)
New Design Middle School grew from 73 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE held 15.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New Design Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Secon
Columbia Secondary School
714 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass Academy
619 students
- High School Ma
High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny
576 students
- Ps 161 Pedro A
Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
527 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change
408 students
- This school 92
New Design Middle School
92 students
What this shows New Design Middle School reports 92 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Design Middle School compares
New Design Middle School is a growing 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 | 6.1:1 | ▼ 48% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.5% | ▲ 68% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 92 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.1:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
92
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.5%
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
6.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.9%
African American 34.8%
White 2.2%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, New Design Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How New Design Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Secondary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 161 Pedro Albizu Campos | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning & Social Change | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Design Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~92 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Design Middle School
How many students attend New Design Middle School?
New Design Middle School has 92 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 73 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Design Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Design Middle School is 6.1:1, which is 48% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 61% 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 New Design Middle School?
94.5% of students at New Design Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Design Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Design Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.9% of enrollment, in New York, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Design Middle School?
New Design Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 New Design Middle School rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, New Design Middle School ranks #2 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 # 5?
Besides New Design Middle School, New York City Geographic District # 5 also operates Columbia Secondary School (714 students), Frederick Douglass Academy (619 students), and High School Mathematics Science and Engineering at Ccny (576 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 5 district page for the complete list.