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East Side Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

68^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 95% of New York middle schools

Summary

East Side Middle School is a highly-regarded public middle school in New York City's District #2, serving 427 students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in New York state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Side Middle School significantly outperforms the New York City District #2 and New York state averages on standardized tests. In the 2024-2025 school year, over 80% of students scored proficient or better on the New York State ELA assessments, compared to 74.43% and 50.86% for the district and state, respectively. The school also excels in math, with over 90% of 7th graders and Algebra I students scoring proficient or better. Additionally, the school demonstrates strong performance across diverse student subgroups, including racial/ethnic minorities, special education students, and low-income students.

While East Side Middle School outperforms many nearby schools, such as Middle School 243 Center School and Lafayette Academy, which also demonstrate strong performance in specific subject areas or for certain student subgroups, East Side Middle School's consistent high performance and effective resource allocation set it apart as an exceptional educational institution in the region.

424

Students ?

12.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$27,703

Per pupil spending ?

25.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

331 E 91st St
New York, NY 10128

(212) 360-0114

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

Racial breakdown:

White:

48.8%

Asian:

23.1%

Hispanic:

17.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 95th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (86% vs 54% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of New York middle schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school86%

District avg64%

New York avg54%

68^th of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 5%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

From top 1% (2015) to top 5% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 11Middle Schools in the New York City Geographic District # 2

352^nd of 874New York City Geographic District # 2 among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	94.7	68 of 1500	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	96.7	48 of 1504	96.8%	★★★★★
2023	96.6	46 of 1500	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	97.9	27 of 1479	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	98.6	5 of 1242	99.6%	★★★★★
2019	99.2	14 of 1439	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	98.6	19 of 1438	98.7%	★★★★★
2017	98.7	22 of 1455	98.5%	★★★★★
2016	98.6	17 of 1429	98.8%	★★★★★
2015	98.5	16 of 1407	98.9%	★★★★★
2014	98.8	12 of 1401	99.1%	★★★★★
2013	98.3	13 of 1373	99.1%	★★★★★
2012	95.5	12 of 1337	99.1%	★★★★★
2011	95.9	9 of 1295	99.3%	★★★★★
2010	93.7	14 of 1243	98.9%	★★★★★
2009	85.7	37 of 1224	97.0%	★★★★★
2008	88.4	32 of 1185	97.3%	★★★★★
2007	91.4	23 of 1123	98.0%	★★★★★
2006	89.6	55 of 1095	95.0%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	87.5	56 of 705	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	79.4	94 of 696	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	95.5	29 of 706	95.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	83.0	46 of 406	88.7%	★★★★☆
2024	87.1	21 of 396	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	84.9	34 of 388	91.2%	★★★★★
2022	90.3	11 of 381	97.1%	★★★★★
2021	87.1	15 of 236	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	90.0	19 of 369	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	90.0	12 of 374	96.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	94.0	63 of 1457	95.7%	★★★★★
2024	96.1	43 of 1465	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	96.1	42 of 1463	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	97.3	24 of 1454	98.3%	★★★★★
2021	98.1	3 of 1066	99.7%	★★★★★
2019	98.8	14 of 1370	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	97.7	21 of 1353	98.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	82.3	114 of 965	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	89.9	64 of 953	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	89.7	60 of 943	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	88.9	52 of 914	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	98.7	20 of 826	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	98.9	12 of 810	98.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	86 of 1283	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	76 of 1296	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	94.0	60 of 1288	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	95.8	46 of 1306	96.5%	★★★★★
2021	99.3	5 of 935	99.5%	★★★★★
2019	99.4	22 of 1241	98.2%	★★★★★
2018	98.5	23 of 1245	98.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	93.8	74 of 1455	94.9%	★★★★★
2024	96.1	50 of 1464	96.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.5	58 of 1464	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	97.7	30 of 1455	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	98.1	13 of 1071	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	99.3	12 of 1366	99.1%	★★★★★
2018	98.7	16 of 1352	98.8%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2023	89.5	20 of 208	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	92.5	11 of 190	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	95.7	1 of 107	99.1%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	92.5	65 of 1298	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	97.1	30 of 1303	97.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.5	23 of 1307	98.2%	★★★★★
2022	99.0	16 of 1283	98.8%	★★★★★
2021	99.6	1 of 522	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	100.0	7 of 1139	99.4%	★★★★★
2018	99.9	5 of 1170	99.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	91.3	50 of 775	93.5%	★★★★★
2024	94.1	23 of 778	97.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	23 of 772	97.0%	★★★★★
2022	96.5	17 of 748	97.7%	★★★★★
2021	97.2	5 of 614	99.2%	★★★★★
2019	98.1	8 of 716	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	97.0	16 of 763	97.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)96th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)95th percentile~ school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

White (2025)94th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)93rd percentile~ school

African American (2024)92nd percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)90th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2025)89th percentile-7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)88th percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Algebra I93%+37 vs state

Life Science Biology86%+28 vs state

Math86%+32 vs state

English Language Arts84%+32 vs state

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What people are saying

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Side Middle School	Public	6-8	331 E 91st St	New York	10128	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	No	(212) 360-0114	424	33	12.8	25.5%	207 (48.8%)	12 (2.8%)	72 (17.0%)	98 (23.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (7.5%)	94.7	68^th of 1500 public middle schools	95.5%		96.7	48^th of 1504 public middle schools	96.8%	20				92.9	86.3		82.5	83.2	85.4		80.7	90.6				$27,703	$1,267	$26,436
Middle School 224 Manhattan East School For Arts & Academics	Public, Magnet	6-8	410 E 100th St	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	Yes	No	Yes	(212) 860-6047	171	16	10.5	82.5%	14 (8.2%)	45 (26.3%)	97 (56.7%)	7 (4.1%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	50.5	709^th of 1500 public middle schools	52.7%		52.5	668^th of 1504 public middle schools	55.6%	41	53.9		33.3	28.6			41.0	74.3	54.2		38.5	51.5				$42,018	$3,094	$38,924
Yorkville East Middle School	Public	6-8	1458 York Ave	New York	10075	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	No	(917) 432-5413	250	20	12.5	29.6%	131 (52.4%)	14 (5.6%)	55 (22.0%)	29 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.6%)	96.1	57^th of 1500 public middle schools	96.2%		96.1	58^th of 1504 public middle schools	96.1%	1				85.7	79.7		81.6	87.8	87.7		87.2	93.1				$28,922	$1,374	$27,549
Junior High School 167 Robert F Wagner	Public	6-8	220 E 76th St	New York	10021	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	No	(212) 535-8610	945	75	12.5	30.9%	471 (49.8%)	62 (6.6%)	172 (18.2%)	164 (17.4%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (7.4%)	92.6	97^th of 1500 public middle schools	93.5%		93.1	96^th of 1504 public middle schools	93.6%	1			100.0	100.0	100.0		76.2	80.1	84.3		76.9	85.8	82.6		74.7	$27,517	$1,416	$26,101
Isaac Newton Middle School For Math And Science	Public	6-8	260 Pleasant Ave	New York	10029	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 860-6006	253	27	9.3	95.3%	10 (4.0%)	46 (18.2%)	185 (73.1%)	7 (2.8%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	50.2	713^th of 1500 public middle schools	52.5%		29.6	1113^th of 1504 public middle schools	26.0%	400		41.4		28.6	20.5		50.0	61.0	46.6		52.7	48.3				$36,472	$3,361	$33,111
Renaissance School Of The Arts	Public	6-8	319 E 117th St	New York	10035	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 4	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 534-6072	132	21	6.2	97.7%	2 (1.5%)	48 (36.4%)	74 (56.1%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	1 (0.8%)	3 (2.3%)	27	1187^th of 1500 public middle schools	20.9%		27.6	1151^st of 1504 public middle schools	23.5%	36				24.1	33.3		23.1	57.1	38.2		18.8	45.7			5.9	$51,449	$3,332	$48,117
Albert Shanker School For Visual And Performing Arts	Public, Magnet	6-8	31-51 21st St	Long Island City	11106	Queens County	New York City Geographic District #30	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 274-8316	382	37	10.2	84.8%	61 (16.0%)	50 (13.1%)	165 (43.2%)	91 (23.8%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	9 (2.4%)	61.4	532^nd of 1500 public middle schools	64.5%		66.5	432^nd of 1504 public middle schools	71.3%	100				92.0	52.5		59.5	60.4	57.0		50.4	71.7	27.3		33.3	$33,069	$2,262	$30,807
Middle School 243 Center School	Public	5-8	100 W 84th St	New York	10024	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 799-1477	246	20	12.5	21.5%	137 (55.7%)	27 (11.0%)	40 (16.3%)	19 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.9%)	91.8	106^th of 1500 public middle schools	92.9%		94.6	79^th of 1504 public middle schools	94.7%	27				98.2		86.4	85.7	90.9	82.1	75.9	89.1	88.9		80.4	54.6	$28,874	$1,722	$27,152
Lafayette Academy	Public	6-8	154 W 93rd St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 222-2857	194	27	7.1	58.8%	65 (33.5%)	41 (21.1%)	72 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.2%)	86	174^th of 1500 public middle schools	88.4%		74.5	304^th of 1504 public middle schools	79.8%	130				81.0	76.5		76.0	82.4	71.4		74.1	66.7	71.4			$44,544	$2,983	$41,561
Community Action School-Middle School 258	Public	6-8	154 W 93rd St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 678-5888	139	20	6.9	95.0%	6 (4.3%)	37 (26.6%)	93 (66.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	33.4	1038^th of 1500 public middle schools	30.8%		39.3	928^th of 1504 public middle schools	38.3%	110				47.6	21.1		18.2	54.3	41.2		15.0	51.6				$49,979	$4,035	$45,945

Frequently Asked Questions about East Side Middle School

How many students attend East Side Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 424 students attended East Side Middle School.

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 68^th of 1500 New York middle schools.

What district is East Side Middle School in?

New York City Geographic District # 2

What is the racial makeup of East Side Middle School?

Students at East Side Middle School are 49% White, 23% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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