Serving 92 students in grades 6-8, New Design Middle School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: New Design Middle School serves an attendance zone of approximately 1.9 square miles in New York, NY, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, and the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Design Middle School's student population of 92 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Design Middle School 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 New Design Middle School is 0.51, 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
#4029 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
61%
31%
Black
35%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)72.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
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 New Design Middle School's ranking?
New Design Middle School is ranked #4029 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend New Design Middle School?
92 students attend New Design Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of New Design Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Design Middle School?
New Design Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does New Design Middle School offer ?
New Design Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Design Middle School part of?
New Design Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District # 5.
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