Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

Public 6-8

 320 E 20th St
       New York, NY  10003


(212) 614-8785

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,222 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.8%
Asian:
27.7%
Hispanic:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.7% Help


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Compare Details Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science ranks better than 98.1% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks first among 12 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.59. (See more...)
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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...)
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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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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...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science is $16,222. 8 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science 28th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 2:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 2 306th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.71 46th 1095 95.8%
2007 89.48 44th 1123 96.1%
2008 88.96 24th 1185 98.0%
2009 85.68 38th 1224 96.9%
2010 90.81 45th 1243 96.4%
2011 94.94 13th 1295 99.0%
2012 93.95 23rd 1337 98.3%
2013 98.15 15th 1373 98.9%
2014 98.35 16th 1401 98.9%
2015 97.87 21st 1407 98.5%
2016 98.54 18th 1429 98.7%
2017 98.81 19th 1455 98.7%
2018 98.25 24th 1438 98.3%
2019 99.18 16th 1439 98.9%
2021 98.42 13th 1242 99.0%
2022 98.01 26th 1479 98.2%
2023 97.59 28th 1500 98.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.35 2nd 95 97.9%
2022 87.71 24th 190 87.4%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.24 8th 1170 99.3%
2019 99.73 13th 1139 98.9%
2021 99.37 2nd 522 99.6%
2022 95.30 31st 1283 97.6%
2023 96.90 35th 1307 97.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.29 40th 1245 96.8%
2019 97.52 40th 1241 96.8%
2021 99.19 7th 935 99.3%
2022 97.35 30th 1306 97.7%
2023 97.56 29th 1288 97.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.04 13th 1353 99.0%
2019 99.04 7th 1370 99.5%
2021 97.91 7th 1066 99.3%
2022 97.41 20th 1454 98.6%
2023 96.78 25th 1463 98.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.19 33rd 1352 97.6%
2019 98.65 22nd 1366 98.4%
2021 97.73 16th 1071 98.5%
2022 97.67 29th 1455 98.0%
2023 97.38 25th 1464 98.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.65 24th 374 93.6%
2019 90.61 17th 369 95.4%
2021 89.73 5th 236 97.9%
2022 88.12 22nd 381 94.2%
2023 85.65 28th 388 92.8%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.14 26th 810 96.8%
2019 96.33 27th 826 96.7%
2021 99.66 1st 449 99.8%
2022 96.64 21st 914 97.7%
2023 98.17 14th 943 98.5%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.06 20th 763 97.4%
2019 97.96 10th 716 98.6%
2021 96.38 8th 614 98.7%
2022 94.37 28th 748 96.3%
2023 93.11 30th 772 96.1%
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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, June 10, 2022

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
2001 68 30 70 31 1 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 69 27 67 30 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2003 69 27 67 30 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2004 91 35 71 30 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2005 111 47 76 39 2 n/a n/a 0 275
2006 141 50 95 46 2 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 159 43 111 48 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2008 181 35 115 53 1 n/a n/a 0 385
2009 207 40 106 54 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2010 231 39 86 49 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2011 245 26 68 49 0 0 0 0 388
2012 246 19 68 49 0 4 0 0 386
2013 242 20 64 47 0 8 5 0 386
2014 234 18 79 38 3 0 7 0 379
2015 233 14 78 31 1 0 9 0 366
2016 234 12 70 35 1 0 22 0 374
2017 238 9 70 41 0 1 31 0 390
2018 237 7 64 44 1 1 33 0 387
2019 245 8 71 38 1 1 31 0 395
2020 236 4 67 37 1 1 31 0 377
2021 198 3 85 38 1 2 29 0 356
2022 166 6 98 42 3 3 23 0 341
2023 185 8 101 44 3 2 21 0 364

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
2015100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $101 (0.8%) $12,571 (99.2%) $12,672
2020 $01 (0.0%) $12,840 (100.0%) $12,841
2021 $174 (1.3%) $13,396 (98.7%) $13,570
2022 $2,303 (14.2%) $13,919 (85.8%) $16,222

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 28th of 1500 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science)9688.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 2)7876
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science)9487.3
 6.7%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 2)7470.7
 3.3%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science)9291.2
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 2)7377.3
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science)9389.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 2)7476.9
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science)9592.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 2)7379.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District # 2)66.260
 6.2%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students395364
 7.8%
African American88
American Indian13
 200%
Asian71101
 42.3%
Hispanic3844
 15.8%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White245185
 24.5%
Two or More Races3121
 32.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%21.7%
 7.3%


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

Yes! Middle School 255 Salk School Of Science is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 28th of 1500 New York middle schools.

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


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