Is East Side Middle School a good school?

Yes! East Side Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 48 th of 1504 New York middle schools.

How many students attend East Side Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended East Side Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of East Side Middle School?

Students at East Side Middle School are 53% White, 19% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 7% African American, 6% Two or more races.

East Side Middle School

Summary:

East Side Middle School is a highly-regarded public middle school in New York City's District #2, serving 421 students in grades 6-8. This school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in New York state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

East Side Middle School is known for its exceptional academic performance, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the district and state on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of 6th graders, 91.04% of 7th graders, and 83.87% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 71.51%, 79.22%, and 73.27% in the district, and 43.64%, 49.56%, and 51.88% statewide. Similarly, in math, 82.27% of 6th graders, 94.12% of 7th graders, and 77.69% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to 74.91%, 80.12%, and 59.44% in the district, and 50.56%, 57.08%, and 33.76% statewide. The school's students also perform exceptionally well across various subgroups, including female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students.

East Side Middle School's strong academic performance is supported by its higher per-student spending of $16,187 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to $15,562 in the district and $13,480 statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, compared to 12.1 and 14.3 for the nearby Yorkville East Middle School and Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner, respectively. These factors, along with the school's consistent high performance and commitment to equity and inclusion, make East Side Middle School a standout example of a successful public middle school in New York City.

Detail:

Public 6-8

331 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128

(212) 360-0114

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
48^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,187

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 421

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.7%

Asian:

18.8%

Hispanic:

15.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Side Middle School ranks better than 96.8% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd among 12 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.66. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at East Side Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.7%), Asian (18.8%), Hispanic (15%). (See more...)

Compare Details 28% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Side Middle School is 12.7. 7 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Side Middle School is $16,187. 8 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Side Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Side Middle School 48^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See East Side Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District # 2:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 2 335^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Side Middle School

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Rank History for all students at East Side Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	89.59	55^th	1095	95.0%
2007	91.45	23^rd	1123	98.0%
2008	88.44	32^nd	1185	97.3%
2009	85.70	37^th	1224	97.0%
2010	93.70	14^th	1243	98.9%
2011	95.86	9^th	1295	99.3%
2012	95.53	12^th	1337	99.1%
2013	98.27	13^th	1373	99.1%
2014	98.79	12^th	1401	99.1%
2015	98.45	16^th	1407	98.9%
2016	98.57	17^th	1429	98.8%
2017	98.72	22^nd	1455	98.5%
2018	98.61	19^th	1438	98.7%
2019	99.21	14^th	1439	99.0%
2021	98.65	5^th	1242	99.6%
2022	97.91	27^th	1479	98.2%
2023	96.62	46^th	1500	96.9%
2024	96.66	48^th	1504	96.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at East Side Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	95.74	1^st	107	99.1%
2022	92.51	11^th	190	94.2%
2023	89.50	20^th	208	90.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at East Side Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	99.87	5^th	1170	99.6%
2019	99.99	7^th	1139	99.4%
2021	99.57	1^st	522	99.8%
2022	98.96	16^th	1283	98.8%
2023	98.50	23^rd	1307	98.2%
2024	97.09	30^th	1303	97.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Side Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	98.53	23^rd	1245	98.2%
2019	99.41	22^nd	1241	98.2%
2021	99.35	5^th	935	99.5%
2022	95.85	46^th	1306	96.5%
2023	94.04	60^th	1288	95.3%
2024	91.83	76^th	1296	94.1%

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Rank History for Female students at East Side Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	97.73	21^st	1353	98.4%
2019	98.83	14^th	1370	99.0%
2021	98.11	3^rd	1066	99.7%
2022	97.32	24^th	1454	98.3%
2023	96.07	42^nd	1463	97.1%
2024	96.11	43^rd	1465	97.1%

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Rank History for Male students at East Side Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	98.72	16^th	1352	98.8%
2019	99.25	12^th	1366	99.1%
2021	98.12	13^th	1071	98.8%
2022	97.66	30^th	1455	97.9%
2023	95.54	58^th	1464	96.0%
2024	96.11	50^th	1464	96.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at East Side Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	89.99	12^th	374	96.8%
2019	89.97	19^th	369	94.9%
2021	87.08	15^th	236	93.6%
2022	90.33	11^th	381	97.1%
2023	84.87	34^th	388	91.2%
2024	87.10	21^st	396	94.7%

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Rank History for African American students at East Side Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	95.45	29^th	706	95.9%
2023	79.42	94^th	696	86.5%
2024	87.51	56^th	705	92.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at East Side Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	98.87	12^th	810	98.5%
2019	98.67	20^th	826	97.6%
2022	88.93	52^nd	914	94.3%
2023	89.66	60^th	943	93.6%
2024	89.87	64^th	953	93.3%

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Rank History for White students at East Side Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	96.96	16^th	763	97.9%
2019	98.15	8^th	716	98.9%
2021	97.24	5^th	614	99.2%
2022	96.49	17^th	748	97.7%
2023	94.15	23^rd	772	97.0%
2024	94.05	23^rd	778	97.0%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

Review counts

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75%

25%

Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Its amazing everbody is so nice Close Quote

by a student
Friday, May 17, 2019

Great school Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 12, 2019

My daughter is so happy to be an ESMS student. She constantly mentions how polite and mature the other students are. (“even the boys” she says) She has always been a hard worker in school and very well-behaved so I’m happy that she is fortunate to be with other kids like herself. She went into ESMS not knowing many students and has already forged many wonderful friendships.
The academics are tough but any diligent student can handle it. She feels inspired by her teachers and hasn’t complained about the work load at all. The coursework is challenging but manageable.
My husband and I are impressed with the quality of teachers and the passion they clearly have for their profession. We are so proud to be a part of the ESMS family. Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

I simply love the school! Some of my teachers are a little "cocky", but they are still good. Every student or teacher I've met are completely respectful and respectable. The principal, Mr. Getz, built that school from ashes. It went through bad phases, but now it's the 22nd best school out of 100! He is a truly amazing man. I believe I speak for the entire student body when I say this:
Go tigers, roar!!! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, June 16, 2016

I am withdrawing my daughter from the school this year. The quality of teaching in English and Science is poor and I have no confidence that it will prepare her for High School or life. Don't believe the PR and myth perpetuated by the Principal and the school. The school claims that the long tenure of staff and teachers is a positive thing, but in reality it has resulted in a lazy, dismissive faculty who have no desire to change or improve the quality of education. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, March 23, 2013

Very thoughtful and hard-working administration, deeply committed to education and community. This is the way a public middle school, or any school, for that matter, should be run. The school is crowded, and lacks an auditorium, but you can't have everything. Close Quote

Enrollment information for East Side Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	228	48	54	64	0	n/a	n/a	394
2002	240	35	55	39	1	n/a	n/a	370
2003	240	35	55	39	1	n/a	n/a	370
2004	196	49	54	47	0	n/a	n/a	346
2005	184	50	62	41	2	n/a	n/a	339
2006	198	45	52	44	8	n/a	n/a	347
2007	216	40	64	38	0	n/a	n/a	358
2008	242	29	53	41	0	n/a	n/a	365
2009	268	20	53	40	0	n/a	n/a	381
2010	285	12	52	39	0	n/a	n/a	388
2011	307	12	60	55	0	0	0	434
2012	316	10	68	53	0	1	0	448
2013	336	17	58	49	0	4	2	466
2014	325	15	54	44	5	0	2	445
2015	305	14	66	46	12	0	6	449
2016	289	13	66	40	15	0	18	441
2017	289	14	61	40	12	1	26	443
2018	303	16	54	40	5	1	30	449
2019	289	13	62	52	2	1	31	450
2020	282	15	72	52	1	1	34	457
2021	251	16	87	50	3	0	30	437
2022	218	21	85	65	2	0	25	416
2023	222	28	79	63	1	2	26	421

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Side Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	394	18.0	21.9	17.5
2002	370	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	370	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	346	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	339	n/a	n/a	0
2006	347	17.0	20.4	19
2007	358	21.0	17.0	18.2
2008	365	20.0	18.3	14.8
2009	381	24.0	15.9	11.5
2010	388	22.5	17.2	n/a
2011	434	26.6	16.2	13.4
2012	448	30.3	14.7	13.2
2013	466	32.0	14.5	14.8
2014	445	30.0	14.8	13.7
2015	449	30.0	14.9	11.4
2016	441	29.0	15.2	9.1
2017	443	29.8	14.8	7
2018	449	30.0	14.9	11.1
2019	450	30.0	15.0	16.2
2020	457	29.8	15.3	13.3
2021	437	28.9	15.1	17.8
2022	416	32.9	12.6	22.1
2023	421	33.0	12.7	28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Side Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	394	18.0	21.9	17.5
2002	370	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	370	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	346	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	339	n/a	n/a	0
2006	347	17.0	20.4	19
2007	358	21.0	17.0	18.2
2008	365	20.0	18.3	14.8
2009	381	24.0	15.9	11.5
2010	388	22.5	17.2	n/a
2011	434	26.6	16.2	13.4
2012	448	30.3	14.7	13.2
2013	466	32.0	14.5	14.8
2014	445	30.0	14.8	13.7
2015	449	30.0	14.9	11.4
2016	441	29.0	15.2	9.1
2017	443	29.8	14.8	7
2018	449	30.0	14.9	11.1
2019	450	30.0	15.0	16.2
2020	457	29.8	15.3	13.3
2021	437	28.9	15.1	17.8
2022	416	32.9	12.6	22.1
2023	421	33.0	12.7	28

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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