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M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School (Closed 2007)

100 West 77th Street
New York, NY 10024

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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School
6	58
7	55
8	52

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Total Students

165 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School
2023	165
2022	165
2021	165
2020	165
2019	165
2018	165
2017	165
2016	165
2015	165
2006	165

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Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School
2023	11
2022	11
2021	11
2020	11
2019	11
2018	11
2017	11
2016	11
2015	11
2006	11

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School Rankings

This School

State Level (NY)

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School	New York	New York City Geographic District # 3
2023	15:1	11:1	12:1
2022	15:1	11:1	12:1
2021	15:1	12:1	13:1
2020	15:1	13:1	14:1
2019	15:1	13:1	14:1
2018	15:1	14:1	14:1
2017	15:1	13:1	14:1
2016	15:1	14:1	15:1
2015	15:1	14:1	15:1
2006	15:1	14:1	15:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2023)
Year	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School	New York	New York City Geographic District # 3
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%

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Asian

n/a

10%

Hispanic

30%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School	New York	New York City Geographic District # 3
2023	30%	29%	33%
2022	30%	29%	32%
2021	30%	28%	32%
2020	30%	27%	31%
2019	30%	27%	31%
2018	31%	26%	33%
2017	31%	26%	33%
2016	31%	26%	34%
2015	31%	25%	35%
2006	30%	20%	37%

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Black

68%

16%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School	New York	New York City Geographic District # 3
2023	68%	16%	20%
2022	68%	16%	21%
2021	68%	17%	21%
2020	68%	17%	22%
2019	68%	17%	22%
2018	68%	17%	24%
2017	68%	17%	24%
2016	68%	18%	24%
2015	68%	18%	24%
2006	68%	20%	35%

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White

40%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School	New York	New York City Geographic District # 3
2023	1%	40%	29%
2022	1%	41%	31%
2021	1%	41%	31%
2020	1%	43%	33%
2019	1%	43%	33%
2018	1%	44%	32%
2017	1%	44%	32%
2016	1%	44%	31%
2015	1%	45%	30%
2006	1%	53%	22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.45

0.72

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School	New York	New York City Geographic District # 3
2023	0.45	0.73	0.76
2022	0.45	0.72	0.76
2021	0.45	0.72	0.75
2020	0.45	0.71	0.74
2019	0.45	0.71	0.74
2018	0.45	0.71	0.74
2017	0.45	0.71	0.74
2016	0.45	0.70	0.73
2015	0.45	0.70	0.72
2006	0.45	0.64	0.70

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Eligible for

69%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School	New York	New York City Geographic District # 3
2023	69%	53%	48%
2022	69%	51%	47%
2021	69%	52%	46%
2020	69%	50%	45%
2019	69%	50%	45%
2018	69%	48%	42%
2017	69%	48%	42%
2016	69%	44%	43%
2015	69%	45%	45%
2006	69%	37%	51%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	M.S. 244 Columbus Middle School	New York	New York City Geographic District # 3
2023	10%	3%	2%
2022	10%	3%	3%
2021	10%	3%	2%
2020	10%	4%	3%
2019	10%	4%	3%
2018	9%	5%	3%
2017	9%	5%	3%
2016	9%	5%	4%
2015	9%	6%	4%
2006	10%	8%	7%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

New York City Geographic District # 3

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.

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