Enrollment
131
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360007605616
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How University Neighborhood Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at University Neighborhood Middle School
University Neighborhood Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in New York, New York, enrolling 131 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.9:1, University Neighborhood Middle School is leaner than roughly 98% of New York schools and 58% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of New York schools, with 131 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 179 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 88.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District # 1 also operates New Explorations Into Sciencetech and Math High School (1,620 students) and Ps 184 Shuang Wen (767 students) alongside University Neighborhood 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 University Neighborhood Middle School compares
University Neighborhood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (what these measure)
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.
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.
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
- 1,620
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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.
Similar enrollment (~131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is University Neighborhood Middle School a good school?
University Neighborhood Middle School earns 37/100 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. 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 # 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.
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