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Mott Hall II

Q: Is Mott Hall II a good school?

Mott Hall II ranks 922 nd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

922^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 39% of New York middle schools

Summary

Mott Hall II is a public middle school in New York City's District #3, serving 380 students in grades 6-8. While the school previously held a high ranking of 5 out of 5 SchoolDigger stars in 2015-2016, its performance has declined in recent years, dropping to just 2 out of 5 stars in the 2024-2025 school year.

Mott Hall II's test scores, particularly in Math, lag behind the district and state averages. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 18.82% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to 60.75% in the district and 51.2% statewide. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White and English Language Learner students performing relatively well, while African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students perform much worse. Despite a significant increase in spending per student, from $14,540 in 2020-2021 to $28,261 in 2023-2024, the school's academic outcomes have not improved.

Nearby schools, such as Lafayette Academy and Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington, have significantly higher test scores and statewide rankings compared to Mott Hall II. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Mott Hall II to learn from the practices and strategies employed by these higher-performing schools in order to address the challenges it faces and improve academic achievement for all of its students.

347

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$31,488

Per pupil spending ?

77.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

234 W 109th St
New York, NY 10025

(212) 678-2960

District: New York City Geographic District # 3

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

44.4%

African American:

35.7%

White:

13.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 94th percentile in 2015 → 39th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New York average (48% vs 57% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 55 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school48%

District avg60%

New York avg57%

922^nd of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 55 pts since 2015

From top 6% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 8Middle Schools in the New York City Geographic District # 3

507^th of 874New York City Geographic District # 3 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	39.4	922 of 1500	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.8	698 of 1504	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.3	491 of 1500	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	76.2	270 of 1479	81.7%	★★★★☆
2021	79.7	179 of 1242	85.6%	★★★★☆
2019	66.9	411 of 1439	71.4%	★★★★☆
2018	77.6	266 of 1438	81.5%	★★★★☆
2017	87.4	141 of 1455	90.3%	★★★★★
2016	89.0	109 of 1429	92.4%	★★★★★
2015	90.5	88 of 1407	93.7%	★★★★★
2014	89.0	99 of 1401	92.9%	★★★★★
2013	78.0	244 of 1373	82.2%	★★★★☆
2012	82.5	191 of 1337	85.7%	★★★★☆
2011	83.4	182 of 1295	85.9%	★★★★☆
2010	76.6	290 of 1243	76.7%	★★★★☆
2009	76.5	258 of 1224	78.9%	★★★★☆
2008	75.5	294 of 1185	75.2%	★★★★☆
2007	84.7	116 of 1123	89.7%	★★★★☆
2006	86.6	92 of 1095	91.6%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	35.2	463 of 676	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.9	375 of 705	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.7	353 of 696	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	64.7	171 of 706	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	80.3	96 of 653	85.3%	★★★★☆
2018	78.5	100 of 663	84.9%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2022	64.3	139 of 381	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.2	197 of 369	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	88.1	19 of 374	94.9%	★★★★★

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	59.2	164 of 646	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	36.5	366 of 591	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	90.2	1 of 473	99.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	37.4	970 of 1457	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.4	762 of 1465	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.8	490 of 1463	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.6	299 of 1454	79.4%	★★★★☆
2021	77.4	168 of 1066	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	65.4	432 of 1370	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	80.1	227 of 1353	83.2%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	41.8	568 of 965	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.0	443 of 953	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.9	260 of 943	72.4%	★★★★☆
2022	66.2	226 of 914	75.3%	★★★★☆
2021	73.3	78 of 449	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	62.5	245 of 826	70.3%	★★★★☆
2018	79.6	123 of 810	84.8%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	26.9	495 of 603	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.8	534 of 594	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	59.2	164 of 543	69.8%	★★★★☆
2022	67.6	104 of 487	78.6%	★★★★☆
2019	81.1	35 of 392	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	70.4	82 of 457	82.1%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	36.4	833 of 1283	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.5	774 of 1296	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.3	560 of 1288	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.8	397 of 1306	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.2	121 of 935	87.1%	★★★★☆
2019	66.6	305 of 1241	75.4%	★★★★☆
2018	76.8	198 of 1245	84.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	34.1	1008 of 1455	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.8	644 of 1464	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.3	356 of 1464	75.7%	★★★★☆
2022	76.8	251 of 1455	82.7%	★★★★☆
2021	78.0	170 of 1071	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	67.4	370 of 1366	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	73.6	289 of 1352	78.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	48.1	559 of 1298	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.9	359 of 1303	72.4%	★★★★☆
2023	69.3	246 of 1307	81.2%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	202 of 1283	84.3%	★★★★☆
2019	85.1	80 of 1139	93.0%	★★★★★
2018	85.6	62 of 1170	94.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	78.0	153 of 775	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	88.8	65 of 778	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	89.3	73 of 772	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	92.1	39 of 748	94.8%	★★★★★
2021	72.0	145 of 614	76.4%	★★★★☆
2019	74.0	172 of 716	76.0%	★★★★☆
2018	77.6	128 of 763	83.2%	★★★★☆

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)

White (2025)80th percentile+42 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)75th percentile+36 vs school

Asian (2022)64th percentile-18 vs school

Special Education (2025)57th percentile+18 vs school

Hispanic (2025)41st percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)35th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)33rd percentile-5 vs school

African American (2025)32nd percentile-7 vs school

Male (2025)31st percentile-8 vs school

Homeless (2025)18th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

U.S. History and Government91%+16 vs state

Algebra I55%~ state avg

Life Science Biology53%-5 vs state

English Language Arts50%~ state avg

Math33%-21 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, January 8, 2020

My daughter and I love this school. The principal is on top of his game. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, October 11, 2014

wonderful, warm school that is geared to make students shine with personal support and great social mix Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, April 5, 2013

My daughter graduated Mott Hall II and it was the BEST school ever.

"Today's Scholars, Tomorrow's Leaders" is their school motto, and they live by it.
When my daughter was lucky to be accepted we had to attend a very well prepared orientation. There we where introduced to the school staff. They explained who they were, what they do, and how they look to accomplish their goal.. I remember they mentioned knowing "all teens tricks and ways", I just thought it was an odd comment. Soon after the first year it hit me and I realized that middle school is where all the teen drama begins.. Now I understood their comment.
How beautiful it is to leave your child in school and know that they are in great hands. It's a small school. They have a wonderful curriculum. The teachers are extremely knowledgeable and most importantly engaging. They know how to challenge the students. They are firm yet caring. They are personally involved in EACH students life(no child left behind for sure). They know what they're doing, somewhat like psychologist.
Mr Lowe(and his horn)was the dean then and now assistant Principle. He is the BEST. Ms.Gordon a very Knowledgeable guidance counselor who works hard to place all kids in good high schools and great programs. Overall an excellent staff.

When it was all over I was so grateful to the entire school. It was such a healthy environment and wonderful experience. They laid the foundation to my daughters future.
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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Chemistry (2025)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2025)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2025)	Regents Global History and Geography (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Geometry (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (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 Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment 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	Regents Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences 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
Mott Hall II	Public	6-8	234 W 109th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 678-2960	347	32	10.7	77.5%	46 (13.3%)	124 (35.7%)	154 (44.4%)	11 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	39.4	922^nd of 1500 public middle schools	38.5%		50.8	698^th of 1504 public middle schools	53.6%	224						90.9	55.3	53.2				40.5	48.2	58.3		18.8	47.1				$31,488	$2,534	$28,954
West Prep Academy	Public, Magnet	6-8	220 W 108th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	Yes	No	Yes	(212) 280-8502	158	22	7.1	85.4%	11 (7.0%)	52 (32.9%)	85 (53.8%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	4 (2.5%)	23.2	1261^st of 1500 public middle schools	15.9%		37.8	959^th of 1504 public middle schools	36.2%	302						26.9	40.4	19.2				50.0	30.8	43.6		17.9	25.6				$50,388	$3,243	$47,145
Junior High School 54 Booker T Washington	Public	6-8	103 W 107th St	New York	10025	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 3	No	No	No	No	(212) 678-2861	720	52	13.7	23.8%	334 (46.4%)	60 (8.3%)	147 (20.4%)	90 (12.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	83 (11.5%)	94.1	78^th of 1500 public middle schools	94.8%		93.2	95^th of 1504 public middle schools	93.7%	17							93.7			90.4		83.3	85.2	84.7		84.5	91.4	0.0		0.0	$26,285	$1,584	$24,701
KIPP Beyond Charter School	Public, Charter	6-10	533 W 121st St	New York	10027	New York County	KIPP Beyond Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(646) 361-6734	548	162	3.3	79.6%	14 (2.6%)	290 (52.9%)	225 (41.1%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	92.8	94^th of 1500 public middle schools	93.7%		91.5	117^th of 1504 public middle schools	92.2%	23	78.3	90.8	86.3	75.0	75.0	83.1	82.4	100.0	90.9			76.9	74.2	76.5		90.9	93.8			73.7	$21,345	$21,345	$00
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
Urban Assembly Academy For Future Leaders	Public	6-8	509 W 129th St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 543-4960	84	14	6.1	96.4%	4 (4.8%)	36 (42.9%)	42 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	36.4	981^st of 1500 public middle schools	34.6%		36.6	983^rd of 1504 public middle schools	34.6%	2			75.0				15.0	10.0				45.8	59.3	19.1		33.3	48.0	30.0			$68,996	$2,968	$66,028
Seed Harlem	Public	6-8	425 W 130th St	New York	10027	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	Yes	(332) 456-1415	66	15	4.4	89.4%	1 (1.5%)	29 (43.9%)	32 (48.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	8.9	1438^th of 1500 public middle schools	4.1%		7.7	1460^th of 1504 public middle schools	2.9%	22							3.3	8.0				37.5	17.7	28.0		20.0	5.3				$76,886	$4,356	$72,530
New Design Middle School	Public	6-8	625 W 133rd St	New York	10031	New York County	New York City Geographic District # 5	No	No	No	Yes	(212) 281-6339	92	18	5.0	98.9%	2 (2.2%)	32 (34.8%)	56 (60.9%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9.5	1432^nd of 1500 public middle schools	4.5%		8.6	1450^th of 1504 public middle schools	3.6%	18							0.0					38.5	25.0	31.6		0.0	3.7	5.3		21.1	$73,796	$3,524	$70,272
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mott Hall II

How many students attend Mott Hall II?

In the 2024-25 school year, 347 students attended Mott Hall II.

Is Mott Hall II a good school?

Mott Hall II ranks 922^nd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Mott Hall II in?

New York City Geographic District # 3

What is the racial makeup of Mott Hall II?

Students at Mott Hall II are 44% Hispanic, 36% African American, 13% White, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

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