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MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE)

100 W 77TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10024NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
352
Students
Total enrolled
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 13% vs nat'l
76/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 51% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 352 students in grades 06–08 in NEW YORK, New York.
High opportunity neighborhood
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 76th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
13.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE) is a mid-sized middle in NEW YORK, New York, serving grades 06–08 with 352 students. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 76/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE)

352
Total Students
13.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution161 male · 191 female
46%
54%
Male 46%Female 54%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 117 students
Student Composition
46%
29%
10%
12%
Asian3%
White46%
Hispanic / Latino29%
Black10%
Multiracial12%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360007803572

Academic Outcomes at MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE)

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
76
/ 100
High opportunity neighborhood

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 76th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 10024

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (76/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMANPS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE)PS 84 LILLIAN WEBERPS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS
+11 more
↓
Middle
JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTONMOTT HALL II
↓
High School
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOLBEACON HIGH SCHOOLWEST END SECONDARY SCHOOLMANHATTAN/HUNTER SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyNew York County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3 →
Phone: (917)441-0873
NCES ID: 360007803572
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NEW YORK seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
High
FIORELLO H LAGUARDIA HIGH SCHOOL
2,381 students · 09–12
● 76 opp34% FRL
High
BEACON HIGH SCHOOL
1,449 students · 09–12
45% FRL
Mid
JHS 54 BOOKER T WASHINGTON
724 students · 06–08
● 39 opp27% FRL
High
WEST END SECONDARY SCHOOL
703 students · 06–12
● 76 opp29% FRL
Elem
PS 87 WILLIAM SHERMAN
667 students · PK–05
● 76 opp11% FRL
Elem
PS 166 RICHARD ROGERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS & SCIENCE (THE)
593 students · KG–05
● 76 opp16% FRL
Elem
PS 84 LILLIAN WEBER
587 students · PK–05
● 39 opp32% FRL
Elem
PS 199 JESSIE ISADOR STRAUS
538 students · KG–05
● 76 opp16% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
100 W 77TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10024
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.