Is Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science a good school?

Yes! Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 32 nd of 1504 New York middle schools.

How many students attend Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science?

In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science.

What is the racial makeup of Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science?

Students at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science are 51% White, 28% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Summary:

Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science is a highly-ranked public middle school serving 364 students in grades 6-8 in New York City's District #2. This exceptional school has consistently been among the top-performing middle schools in the state, ranking in the top 2% of New York middle schools for the past several years.

Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science is known for its strong academic programs, particularly in STEM subjects. The school significantly outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had over 80% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to around 70% for the district and just 50% for the state. The school's performance in math is equally impressive, with over 90% of students scoring proficient or better. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of all student subgroups, ranking in the top 5% of New York middle schools for various demographics.

While Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science outperforms the district and state by a significant margin, the academic performance of nearby schools varies. Nyc Lab Middle School For Collaborative Studies, another District #2 school, also performs well, ranking in the top 4% of New York middle schools. However, other nearby schools like Middle School 297 and University Neighborhood Middle School lag behind, with proficiency rates often below the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public 6-8

320 E 20th St
New York, NY 10003

(212) 614-8785

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,437

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.8%

Asian:

27.7%

Hispanic:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science ranks better than 97.9% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd 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 97.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50.8%), Asian (27.7%), Hispanic (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District # 2. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science is 14.3. 9 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science employs 25.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science is $15,437. 10 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science 32^nd of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science 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 Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

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Rank History for all students at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	90.71	46^th	1095	95.8%
2007	89.48	44^th	1123	96.1%
2008	88.96	24^th	1185	98.0%
2009	85.68	38^th	1224	96.9%
2010	90.81	45^th	1243	96.4%
2011	94.94	13^th	1295	99.0%
2012	93.95	23^rd	1337	98.3%
2013	98.15	15^th	1373	98.9%
2014	98.35	16^th	1401	98.9%
2015	97.87	21^st	1407	98.5%
2016	98.54	18^th	1429	98.7%
2017	98.81	19^th	1455	98.7%
2018	98.25	24^th	1438	98.3%
2019	99.18	16^th	1439	98.9%
2021	98.42	13^th	1242	99.0%
2022	98.01	26^th	1479	98.2%
2023	97.59	28^th	1500	98.1%
2024	97.65	32^nd	1504	97.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2021	95.35	2^nd	95	97.9%
2022	87.71	24^th	190	87.4%
2024	90.93	15^th	220	93.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	99.24	8^th	1170	99.3%
2019	99.73	13^th	1139	98.9%
2021	99.37	2^nd	522	99.6%
2022	95.30	31^st	1283	97.6%
2023	96.90	35^th	1307	97.3%
2024	98.38	21^st	1303	98.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	96.29	40^th	1245	96.8%
2019	97.52	40^th	1241	96.8%
2021	99.19	7^th	935	99.3%
2022	97.35	30^th	1306	97.7%
2023	97.56	29^th	1288	97.7%
2024	98.36	29^th	1296	97.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	98.04	13^th	1353	99.0%
2019	99.04	7^th	1370	99.5%
2021	97.91	7^th	1066	99.3%
2022	97.41	20^th	1454	98.6%
2023	96.78	25^th	1463	98.3%
2024	97.30	24^th	1465	98.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	97.19	33^rd	1352	97.6%
2019	98.65	22^nd	1366	98.4%
2021	97.73	16^th	1071	98.5%
2022	97.67	29^th	1455	98.0%
2023	97.38	25^th	1464	98.3%
2024	97.03	37^th	1464	97.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	87.65	24^th	374	93.6%
2019	90.61	17^th	369	95.4%
2021	89.73	5^th	236	97.9%
2022	88.12	22^nd	381	94.2%
2023	85.65	28^th	388	92.8%
2024	87.78	18^th	396	95.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	96.14	26^th	810	96.8%
2019	96.33	27^th	826	96.7%
2021	99.66	1^st	449	99.8%
2022	96.64	21^st	914	97.7%
2023	98.17	14^th	943	98.5%
2024	95.49	37^th	953	96.1%

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Rank History for White students at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	96.06	20^th	763	97.4%
2019	97.96	10^th	716	98.6%
2021	96.38	8^th	614	98.7%
2022	94.37	28^th	748	96.3%
2023	93.11	30^th	772	96.1%
2024	92.89	34^th	778	95.6%

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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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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, June 10, 2022

This is an amazing school with strong academic and warm caring environment. My son is in 8th grade and is very happy there. He loved all his teachers and always looking forward to go to school. Humanities and Art programs are incredible. Strongly recommend. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, May 22, 2022

Truly amazing school, would not have gone to any other. My years there will be a part of me for the rest of my life. Though there were rough times, I always grew from them. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 16, 2019

Best middle school ever with the most sane principal and teachers around. In all ways, SALK has exceeded our expectations. The school is run with charisma. The kids feel like they're part of some unknown secret. Amazing array of young learners. Close Quote

by a student
Sunday, January 13, 2013

I am a student at Salk and I really love this school. The teachers are kind and helpful and are always willing to help you out. The kids are very nice here and I love how hands on this school is. This school is not just for science but has GREAT math, english, drama, art, tech, PE and spanish programs too. I love going to this school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2001	68	30	70	31	1	n/a	n/a	200
2002	69	27	67	30	0	n/a	n/a	193
2003	69	27	67	30	0	n/a	n/a	193
2004	91	35	71	30	0	n/a	n/a	227
2005	111	47	76	39	2	n/a	n/a	275
2006	141	50	95	46	2	n/a	n/a	334
2007	159	43	111	48	0	n/a	n/a	361
2008	181	35	115	53	1	n/a	n/a	385
2009	207	40	106	54	1	n/a	n/a	408
2010	231	39	86	49	1	n/a	n/a	406
2011	245	26	68	49	0	0	0	388
2012	246	19	68	49	0	4	0	386
2013	242	20	64	47	0	8	5	386
2014	234	18	79	38	3	0	7	379
2015	233	14	78	31	1	0	9	366
2016	234	12	70	35	1	0	22	374
2017	238	9	70	41	0	1	31	390
2018	237	7	64	44	1	1	33	387
2019	245	8	71	38	1	1	31	395
2020	236	4	67	37	1	1	31	377
2021	198	3	85	38	1	2	29	356
2022	166	6	98	42	3	3	23	341
2023	185	8	101	44	3	2	21	364

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 Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	200	10.0	20.0	46.5
2002	193	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	193	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	227	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	275	n/a	n/a	0
2006	334	18.0	18.6	35.9
2007	361	22.0	16.4	26.3
2008	385	20.7	18.6	22.9
2009	408	24.7	16.5	24.8
2010	406	24.1	16.7	n/a
2011	388	25.1	15.4	18.8
2012	386	22.6	17.0	15.5
2013	386	23.0	16.7	15.3
2014	379	22.9	16.4	15
2015	366	22.0	16.6	10.7
2016	374	22.0	17.0	11
2017	390	21.9	17.8	10.8
2018	387	24.3	15.8	10.6
2019	395	25.0	15.8	14.4
2020	377	23.0	16.3	11.1
2021	356	25.0	14.1	16.6
2022	341	26.1	13.0	24.6
2023	364	25.3	14.3	21.7

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 Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	200	10.0	20.0	46.5
2002	193	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	193	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	227	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	275	n/a	n/a	0
2006	334	18.0	18.6	35.9
2007	361	22.0	16.4	26.3
2008	385	20.7	18.6	22.9
2009	408	24.7	16.5	24.8
2010	406	24.1	16.7	n/a
2011	388	25.1	15.4	18.8
2012	386	22.6	17.0	15.5
2013	386	23.0	16.7	15.3
2014	379	22.9	16.4	15
2015	366	22.0	16.6	10.7
2016	374	22.0	17.0	11
2017	390	21.9	17.8	10.8
2018	387	24.3	15.8	10.6
2019	395	25.0	15.8	14.4
2020	377	23.0	16.3	11.1
2021	356	25.0	14.1	16.6
2022	341	26.1	13.0	24.6
2023	364	25.3	14.3	21.7

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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