Middle School 243 Center School

Public 5-8

 100 W 84th St
       New York, NY  10024-4302


(212) 799-1477

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,464 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.0%
Hispanic:
14.7%
African American:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.8% Help


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Compare Details Middle School 243 Center School ranks better than 97.1% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks first among 9 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Middle School 243 Center School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (56%), Hispanic (14.7%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the New York City Geographic District # 3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle School 243 Center School is 15.5. 7 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle School 243 Center School is $15,464, which is the lowest among 9 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Middle School 243 Center School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle School 243 Center School 44th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Middle School 243 Center School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District # 3:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District # 3 479th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Middle School 243 Center School

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Rank History for all students at Middle School 243 Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.66 205th 1095 81.3%
2007 82.90 152nd 1123 86.5%
2008 84.45 96th 1185 91.9%
2009 86.29 28th 1224 97.7%
2010 92.07 33rd 1243 97.3%
2011 89.86 72nd 1295 94.4%
2012 94.22 19th 1337 98.6%
2013 93.09 63rd 1373 95.4%
2014 94.26 53rd 1401 96.2%
2015 97.43 24th 1407 98.3%
2016 96.66 37th 1429 97.4%
2017 98.18 28th 1455 98.1%
2018 97.31 31st 1438 97.8%
2019 98.59 28th 1439 98.1%
2021 94.17 46th 1242 96.3%
2022 96.31 51st 1479 96.6%
2023 96.68 44th 1500 97.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Middle School 243 Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.29 24th 208 88.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Middle School 243 Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.89 15th 1170 98.7%
2019 98.74 18th 1139 98.4%
2022 97.33 27th 1283 97.9%
2023 99.33 16th 1307 98.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle School 243 Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.11 72nd 1245 94.2%
2019 99.57 19th 1241 98.5%
2021 95.53 29th 935 96.9%
2022 84.60 125th 1306 90.4%
2023 83.88 142nd 1288 89.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Middle School 243 Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.41 36th 1353 97.3%
2019 97.68 31st 1370 97.7%
2021 89.96 63rd 1066 94.1%
2022 92.88 71st 1454 95.1%
2023 94.62 58th 1463 96.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Middle School 243 Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.16 34th 1352 97.5%
2019 98.55 23rd 1366 98.3%
2021 94.72 40th 1071 96.3%
2022 97.28 40th 1455 97.3%
2023 96.66 39th 1464 97.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Middle School 243 Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.47 15th 653 97.7%
2023 97.18 26th 696 96.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middle School 243 Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.01 22nd 810 97.3%
2019 98.74 17th 826 97.9%
2021 89.45 27th 449 94.0%
2022 62.40 270th 914 70.5%
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Rank History for White students at Middle School 243 Center School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.48 25th 763 96.7%
2019 97.29 15th 716 97.9%
2021 93.46 19th 614 96.9%
2022 95.23 24th 748 96.8%
2023 93.95 24th 772 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a student
Friday, April 30, 2010

Open Quote This school is EXCELLENT! It gets evryone involved! The teachers care about each and every student. No one is left behind. They always make you feel welcome. They make sure you have as much help as you need. Everyone is so friendly. All the kids there are very smart and the kids get to explore. It has classes that will help children go places in life and those classes really teach you great things about life. THERE IS NO BETTER MIDDLE SCHOL! I LOVE IT! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Middle School 243 Center School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 69 49 11 49 1 n/a n/a 0 179
2001 79 50 14 45 1 n/a n/a 0 189
2002 99 43 17 33 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2003 99 43 17 33 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2004 100 42 14 36 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2005 92 45 18 39 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2006 98 42 17 36 1 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 105 47 16 35 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2008 107 50 19 27 1 n/a n/a 0 204
2009 118 50 17 28 1 n/a n/a 0 214
2010 124 42 14 29 1 n/a n/a 0 210
2011 131 38 15 29 1 0 0 0 214
2012 140 34 17 30 0 0 0 0 221
2013 145 36 15 27 0 1 3 0 227
2014 145 39 16 25 1 0 3 0 229
2015 144 34 19 29 1 0 3 0 230
2016 146 35 19 28 1 0 8 0 237
2017 143 30 15 34 0 1 12 0 235
2018 136 27 14 43 0 0 15 0 235
2019 136 25 12 44 0 0 23 0 240
2020 132 40 19 50 0 0 6 0 247
2021 142 38 13 50 0 1 11 0 255
2022 139 34 15 44 0 1 17 0 250
2023 141 33 13 37 0 2 26 0 252

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 243 Center School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 179 15.0 11.9 68.2
2001 189 16.1 11.7 63
2002 192 n/a n/a n/a
2003 192 n/a n/a n/a
2004 192 n/a n/a n/a
2005 194 16.0 12.1 0
2006 194 14.0 13.9 0
2007 203 16.0 12.7 57.6
2008 204 14.0 14.6 38.2
2009 214 17.0 12.6 22.4
2010 210 16.0 13.1 n/a
2011 214 16.0 13.3 17.3
2012 221 15.0 14.7 13.6
2013 227 13.0 17.4 13.2
2014 229 14.0 16.3 10.5
2015 230 14.0 16.4 11.7
2016 237 15.0 15.8 11.8
2017 235 13.8 17.0 6.4
2018 235 15.0 15.6 12.3
2019 240 16.0 14.9 13.8
2020 247 15.0 16.4 13
2021 255 16.0 15.8 18.8
2022 250 17.1 14.5 22
2023 252 16.2 15.5 21.8

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 243 Center School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 179 15.0 11.9 68.2
2001 189 16.1 11.7 63
2002 192 n/a n/a n/a
2003 192 n/a n/a n/a
2004 192 n/a n/a n/a
2005 194 16.0 12.1 0
2006 194 14.0 13.9 0
2007 203 16.0 12.7 57.6
2008 204 14.0 14.6 38.2
2009 214 17.0 12.6 22.4
2010 210 16.0 13.1 n/a
2011 214 16.0 13.3 17.3
2012 221 15.0 14.7 13.6
2013 227 13.0 17.4 13.2
2014 229 14.0 16.3 10.5
2015 230 14.0 16.4 11.7
2016 237 15.0 15.8 11.8
2017 235 13.8 17.0 6.4
2018 235 15.0 15.6 12.3
2019 240 16.0 14.9 13.8
2020 247 15.0 16.4 13
2021 255 16.0 15.8 18.8
2022 250 17.1 14.5 22
2023 252 16.2 15.5 21.8

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
201598.7%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle School 243 Center School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $73 (0.6%) $13,007 (99.4%) $13,080
2020 $85 (0.6%) $13,110 (99.4%) $13,195
2021 $125 (1.0%) $12,573 (99.0%) $12,698
2022 $1,190 (7.7%) $14,274 (92.3%) $15,464

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle School 243 Center School

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 28th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 44th of 1500 Middle schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 243 Center School)8372.6
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)5865.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Middle School 243 Center School)8084.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)6065
 5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 243 Center School)9580.3
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)6464.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Middle School 243 Center School)8683.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)5858.2
 0.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 243 Center School)9586.3
 8.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)6166.4
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Middle School 243 Center School)9192.3
 1.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District # 3)5959.4
 0.4%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 243 Center School)9494.1
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District # 3)6672.9
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Middle School 243 Center School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District # 3)59.458.8
 0.6%
   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 Students240252
 5%
African American2533
 32%
American Indian00
Asian1213
 8.3%
Hispanic4437
 15.9%
Pacific Islander02
White136141
 3.7%
Two or More Races2326
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.8%21.8%
 8.1%


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Students at Middle School 243 Center School are 56% White, 15% Hispanic, 13% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Yes! Middle School 243 Center School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 44th of 1500 New York middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Middle School 243 Center School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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