Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 212 Midtown West ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 212 Midtown West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
P.s. 212 Midtown West's student population of 310 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 212 Midtown West ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 212 Midtown West is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1328 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
46%
30%
Black
6%
16%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 212 Midtown West's ranking?
P.s. 212 Midtown West is ranked #1328 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 212 Midtown West often compared to?
P.s. 212 Midtown Westis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs, P.s. 452, Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 212 Midtown West?
310 students attend P.s. 212 Midtown West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of P.s. 212 Midtown West students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.s. 212 Midtown West?
P.s. 212 Midtown West has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 212 Midtown West offer ?
P.s. 212 Midtown West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 212 Midtown West part of?
P.s. 212 Midtown West is part of New York City Geographic District # 2 School District.
School Reviews
3 3/21/2020
The best thing about this school is their K-1 theatre loop. Starting in 2nd grade it goes downhill. The principal was a teacher at the school for over 20 years and was promoted to principal 3 or 4 years ago. Therefore, she's basically managing her colleagues. The parents have no say and/or respected by many teachers. There has been a lot of turnover, and the teachers that are there are not genuine. There is a lot of bullying at lunch and recess which is not managed well or monitored. The parent coordinator runs the whole show and definitely will not go out of her way to listen to a parent and make things right. My child said that if Midtown West had a mascot, it should be the Midtown West Vultures.
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