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Ps 212 Midtown West

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Ps 212 Midtown West ranks 1002 nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1002^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Better than 59% of New York elementary schools

Summary

PS 212 Midtown West is an elementary school located in New York City's District 2, serving 310 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has consistently performed well, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between the top 10% and top 25% of New York elementary schools.

PS 212 Midtown West outperforms the New York state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across all grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 68.57%, compared to the state average of 54.15%, and its 3rd grade Math proficiency rate was 64.29%, compared to the state average of 59.7%. The school's 5th grade performance is particularly strong, with 78.13% proficient in ELA and 57.89% in Math, significantly higher than the state averages. While the school performs well across various student subgroups, its performance for English Language Learners and students with low socioeconomic status lags behind the school's overall performance.

Compared to nearby schools, PS 212 Midtown West performs on par with or better than most, such as PS 33 Chelsea Prep and PS 59 Beekman Hill International. However, the school lags behind the high-performing Success Academy Charter Schools, which are located within close proximity and have significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. The school's high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest a significant investment in resources and support for its students, which may contribute to its overall academic performance.

308

Students ?

13.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$31,402

Per pupil spending ?

50.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

328 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036

(212) 247-0208

District: New York City Geographic District # 2

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

45.1%

White:

26.0%

Asian:

11.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 90th percentile in 2015 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the New York median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 31 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of New York City Geographic District # 2's ranking

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg78%

New York avg55%

1,002^nd of 2,445

New York public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 31 pts since 2015

From top 10% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 35Elementary 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	57.5	1002 of 2445	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.9	643 of 2445	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	87.0	289 of 2439	88.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.0	559 of 2434	77.0%	★★★★☆
2021	79.0	387 of 2201	82.4%	★★★★☆
2019	89.5	213 of 2413	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	89.6	158 of 2395	93.4%	★★★★★
2017	86.1	244 of 2386	89.8%	★★★★☆
2016	92.3	93 of 2366	96.1%	★★★★★
2015	86.7	227 of 2352	90.3%	★★★★★
2014	95.3	38 of 2345	98.4%	★★★★★
2013	94.3	57 of 2325	97.5%	★★★★★
2012	87.9	143 of 2320	93.8%	★★★★★
2011	83.6	267 of 2286	88.3%	★★★★☆
2010	84.0	216 of 2263	90.5%	★★★★★
2009	80.7	238 of 2257	89.5%	★★★★☆
2008	79.1	351 of 2227	84.2%	★★★★☆
2007	68.1	810 of 2219	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	69.6	755 of 2206	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2024	73.7	157 of 662	76.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	92 of 605	84.8%	★★★★☆
2022	72.1	179 of 671	73.3%	★★★★☆
2019	87.2	34 of 548	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	55.1	323 of 601	46.3%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	21.5	1026 of 1117	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	38.7	621 of 1066	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	61.2	874 of 2409	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.7	436 of 2413	81.9%	★★★★☆
2023	87.2	255 of 2403	89.4%	★★★★☆
2022	72.5	580 of 2401	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	66.4	591 of 1955	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	85.7	273 of 2357	88.4%	★★★★☆
2018	87.2	189 of 2338	91.9%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	44.7	837 of 1569	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.1	589 of 1531	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.9	481 of 1429	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.7	525 of 1503	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.0	328 of 1315	75.1%	★★★★☆
2018	91.3	62 of 1392	95.5%	★★★★★

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	22.8	683 of 792	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.1	541 of 766	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	35.7	1332 of 2098	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.7	806 of 2078	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.9	576 of 2041	71.8%	★★★★☆
2022	56.6	759 of 2099	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	84.7	221 of 2032	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	84.7	185 of 2045	91.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	52.5	1105 of 2407	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.9	996 of 2411	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	84.2	315 of 2400	86.9%	★★★★☆
2022	73.5	541 of 2400	77.5%	★★★★☆
2021	82.0	271 of 1961	86.2%	★★★★☆
2019	91.1	153 of 2358	93.5%	★★★★★
2018	89.3	148 of 2340	93.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	55.9	698 of 2134	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.1	524 of 2110	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	90.1	108 of 2016	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	84.9	159 of 2031	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	81.2	163 of 1859	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	94.3	57 of 1941	97.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	65.4	473 of 1402	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.2	517 of 1392	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	91.1	59 of 1337	95.6%	★★★★★
2022	72.6	338 of 1399	75.8%	★★★★☆
2021	65.8	417 of 1224	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	89.8	83 of 1338	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	86.0	100 of 1408	92.9%	★★★★★

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)

Asian (2024)76th percentile+3 vs school

Special Education (2025)67th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)66th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)64th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)54th percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2025)47th percentile-12 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)37th percentile-23 vs school

Homeless (2025)14th percentile-45 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)8th percentile-51 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts62%+7 vs state

Science60%+15 vs state

Math55%~ state avg

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by a parent
Saturday, May 11, 2019

I have fully enjoyed being a parent at this school. With a phenomenal principal, caring and attentive teachers and faculty there is nothing to complain about. it Has been great seeing my child grow both academically and socially. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, June 15, 2018

We couldn't be happier with the way things have gone for our children!!! Close Quote

Schools Near Ps 212 Midtown West

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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 Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	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 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ps 212 Midtown West	Public	PK, KG-5	328 W 48th St	New York	10036	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	No	(212) 247-0208	308	22	13.7	50.6%	80 (26.0%)	26 (8.4%)	139 (45.1%)	35 (11.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.8%)	57.5	1002^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	59.0%		69.9	643^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	73.7%	359			68.6	45.2	78.1				64.3	44.2	57.9			60.0	$31,402	$1,677	$29,725
Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen	Public, Charter	K-4	439 W 49th St-2nd Fl	New York	10019	New York County	Success Academy Charter School-Hell's Kitchen	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 790-2153	484			65.1%	51 (10.5%)	115 (23.8%)	184 (38.0%)	103 (21.3%)	18 (3.7%)	2 (0.4%)	11 (2.3%)	96.9	30^th of 2445 public elementary schools	98.8%		98.1	17^th of 2445 public elementary schools	99.3%	13			94.8	92.9					100.0	98.0					$15,215	$00	$15,215
Ps 111 Adolph S Ochs	Public	PK, KG-5	440 W 53rd St	New York	10019	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 582-7420	398	40	9.9	76.9%	53 (13.3%)	68 (17.1%)	225 (56.5%)	35 (8.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.3%)	46.6	1281^st of 2445 public elementary schools	47.6%		47.6	1224^th of 2445 public elementary schools	49.9%	57			56.4	56.8	58.8				69.8	35.0	42.6			44.2	$37,483	$3,101	$34,382
Ps 51 Elias Howe	Public	PK, KG-5	525 W 44th St	New York	10036	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 315-7160	451	38	11.9	76.7%	63 (14.0%)	58 (12.9%)	285 (63.2%)	32 (7.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (2.0%)	43.2	1382^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	43.5%		52.9	1078^th of 2445 public elementary schools	55.9%	304			45.8	56.4	63.2				46.0	58.7	46.5			40.0	$33,921	$3,433	$30,489
Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards	Public, Charter	K-5	500 W 41st St	New York	10036	New York County	Success Academy Charter School-Hudson Yards	Yes	No	No	Yes	(212) 845-9683	365			64.4%	49 (13.4%)	71 (19.5%)	149 (40.8%)	60 (16.4%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.2%)	95.1	79^th of 2445 public elementary schools	96.8%		96.5	52^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	97.9%	27			86.6	93.7					89.6	98.7					$18,987	$00	$18,987
Ps 452	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W 61st St	New York	10023	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 259-6222	404	24	16.8	34.9%	150 (37.1%)	39 (9.7%)	112 (27.7%)	77 (19.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.7%)	82.6	362^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	85.2%		87.2	272^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	88.9%	90			75.0	73.2	71.9				77.6	81.0	83.9			60.0	$28,744	$1,531	$27,213
Riverside School For Makers And Artists (The)	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	300 W 61st St	New York	10023	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	Yes	No	Yes	(347) 478-5228	480	50	9.5	86.0%	43 (9.0%)	87 (18.1%)	312 (65.0%)	24 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.5%)	6.5	2374^th of 2445 public elementary schools	2.9%		7.4	2378^th of 2445 public elementary schools	2.7%	4	14.3	23.1	7.1	20.7	31.3	9.1	19.2	17.1	20.7	25.9	11.8	22.2	17.2	21.2	$37,154	$3,628	$33,526
Ps 33 Chelsea Prep	Public	PK, KG-5	281 9th Ave	New York	10001	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	No	(212) 244-6426	606	42	14.5	59.9%	112 (18.5%)	94 (15.5%)	249 (41.1%)	100 (16.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	44 (7.3%)	61.8	900^th of 2445 public elementary schools	63.2%		72.2	591^st of 2445 public elementary schools	75.8%	309			70.2	53.6	66.7				62.8	53.3	60.7			59.1	$30,426	$2,244	$28,182
Ps 199 Jessie Isador Straus	Public	K-5	270 W 70th St	New York	10023	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 799-1033	570	42	13.5	23.9%	291 (51.1%)	20 (3.5%)	106 (18.6%)	111 (19.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.0%)	91.8	161^st of 2445 public elementary schools	93.4%		89.9	205^th of 2445 public elementary schools	91.6%	44			89.2	83.5	88.7				84.9	88.6	85.1			68.5	$30,023	$1,753	$28,271
Ps 59 Beekman Hill International	Public	PK, KG-5	231-249 E 56th St	New York	10022	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 2	No	No	No	No	(212) 888-7870	531	35	15.1	13.0%	313 (58.9%)	19 (3.6%)	44 (8.3%)	125 (23.5%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.1%)	90.1	193^rd of 2445 public elementary schools	92.1%		93.9	121^st of 2445 public elementary schools	95.1%	72			87.5	84.1	82.4				93.8	90.1	84.1			56.7	$26,603	$1,724	$24,879

Frequently Asked Questions about Ps 212 Midtown West

Is Ps 212 Midtown West a good school?

Ps 212 Midtown West ranks 1002^nd of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Ps 212 Midtown West?

In the 2024-25 school year, 308 students attended Ps 212 Midtown West.

What is the racial makeup of Ps 212 Midtown West?

Students at Ps 212 Midtown West are 45% Hispanic, 26% White, 11% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American.

What district is Ps 212 Midtown West in?

New York City Geographic District # 2

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