- Enrollment
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · New York, NY
University Neighborhood Middle School
Federal NCES profile for University Neighborhood Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007605616
👥 S:T ratio 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Neighborhood Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #17 of 41
- middle schools in New York · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.9:1
- small classes for New York
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
University Neighborhood Middle School has class sizes smaller than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Neighborhood Middle School ranks #17 of 41 middle schools in New York, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District # 1 · New York
NCES ID 360007605616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
University Neighborhood Middle School held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 360007605616 · New York, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 4.9:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students)
University Neighborhood Middle School held near 164 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
University Neighborhood Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Exploratio
New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School
1,620 students
- Ps 184 Shuang
Ps 184 Shuang Wen
767 students
- East Side Comm
East Side Community School
693 students
- Bard High Scho 569
Bard High School Early College
569 students
- Lower East Sid 553
Lower East Side Preparatory High School
553 students
- This school 131
University Neighborhood Middle School
131 students
What this shows University Neighborhood Middle School reports 131 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Neighborhood Middle School compares
University Neighborhood Middle School 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 | 4.9:1 | ▼ 58% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 54% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.9:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
4.9:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 2% in New York - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
88.5%
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 71.0%
African American 19.8%
White 5.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, University Neighborhood Middle School is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How University Neighborhood Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Shuang Wen | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Community School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bard High School Early College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lower East Side Preparatory High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Neighborhood Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 693
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~131 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Neighborhood Middle School
How many students attend University Neighborhood Middle School?
University Neighborhood Middle School has 131 students enrolled. It is a middle school in New York, NY. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Neighborhood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Neighborhood Middle School is 4.9:1, which is 58% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 69% 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 University Neighborhood Middle School?
86.3% of students at University Neighborhood Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Neighborhood Middle School?
The largest demographic group at University Neighborhood Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.0% of enrollment, in New York, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Neighborhood Middle School?
University Neighborhood Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 University Neighborhood Middle School rank among middle schools in New York?
By Resource Investment Index, University Neighborhood Middle School ranks #17 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 # 1?
Besides University Neighborhood Middle School, New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students), Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students), and East Side Community School (693 students). See the New York City Geographic District # 1 district page for the complete list.