Serving 257 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 131 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MS 131 serves a compact attendance zone of approximately 0.5 square miles in New York, NY, where families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School 131's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Middle School 131 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 131 is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2590 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
47%
10%
Hispanic
35%
31%
Black
12%
15%
White
4%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 131's ranking?
Middle School 131 is ranked #2590 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 131?
257 students attend Middle School 131.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Middle School 131 students are Asian, 35% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 131?
Middle School 131 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 131 offer ?
Middle School 131 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 131 part of?
Middle School 131 is part of New York City Geographic District # 2.
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