Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, P.s. 212 Midtown West ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). 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 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 212 MIDTOWN WEST serves an attendance zone of approximately 9.8 square miles in New York, NY, where most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 4.5 miles away, with an average distance of 2.6 miles from the school to the zone's boundaries.
- 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
Math Proficiency
School Overview
P.s. 212 Midtown West's student population of 308 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Motto
“We see in education the opportunity to build a better society.”
School Rankings
P.s. 212 Midtown West ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 212 Midtown West is 0.71, 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
#1003 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 212 Midtown West's ranking?
P.s. 212 Midtown West is ranked #1003 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 Success Academy Charter School-hudson Yards, Success Academy Charter School-hell's Kitchen, P.s. 111 Adolph S Ochs by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% 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?
308 students attend P.s. 212 Midtown West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of P.s. 212 Midtown West students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 212 Midtown West?
P.s. 212 Midtown West has a student ration of 14:1, 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 Reviews
3 10/10/2025
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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