Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School

Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School is a public middle school located in New York City's District 3, serving grades 6-8 with a relatively small student population of 75 students.

Despite its small size, Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School faces significant academic challenges. The school consistently performs below the district and state averages on standardized tests, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math that are significantly lower than the district and state. For example, in 8th grade ELA, the school's proficiency rate was 37.5% compared to the district's 72.86% and the state's 55.2%. This poor academic performance has led to the school being ranked in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools, with a SchoolDigger rating of 0-2 stars out of 5. The school's performance also varies widely across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students from low-income families performing much worse than the state averages.

When compared to nearby middle schools in the same district, such as Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, Middle School 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School performs significantly worse on academic measures. This disparity is concerning, as the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (over 80% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch) and declining enrollment may be contributing factors to its struggles. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial in improving the school's academic outcomes and providing a better educational experience for its students.