M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School serves 165 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
30%
29%
Black
68%
16%
White
1%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School?
165 students attend M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School?
M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School offer ?
M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School part of?
M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District # 3 School District.
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