East Side Middle School

East Side Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
331 E 91st St,  New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
4.0
3.4
416 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Getz
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
92%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
5%
State Average
20%
Math
2%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
435:1

Student Diversity

Female
52%
Male
48%
White
52.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.8%
Hispanic
15%
Black
6.7%
Two or more races
6.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#44 Best Public MS in New York
#60 Best Public MS Teachers in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 6 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
6/13/2020
East Side Middle School developed my character and my intellect. They foster a community of students that are always seeking to learn more about the world around them. They care not only about your academics but also about your happiness and things that you're passionate about. I highly recommend anyone eligible to apply and to check out their school website, esms.org.
3.0 NicheUser
8/2/2014
Although the school is a little bit strict about its school-wide policies in the first place, it takes a lot for someone to actually get expelled. We've had girls get themselves expelled from the school for cheating on multiple occasions and we've had girls get demoted in all of their leadership positions for drinking. Overall, the schools is pretty clear on its policies.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 7 Reviews
2.0 parent
1/4/2025
My daughter is in 6th grade at this school and we are planning to transfer her out for 7th. Unfortunately, it is nothing like I thought it would be. The administration does not work with the parents to provide a supportive and nourishing place for the students. The grading policies are a joke and qu...
2.0 parent
12/12/2024
When my child started ESMS we were very excited about attending, since it was considered the "top public middle school" in the area. However, it has proven to be quite different from what we had expected. The school was once a "screened school" and more or less funneled students into the top high sc...
2.0 parent
10/1/2024
Caution: This school is not great at guiding parents and their kids through the high school process. It is still accelerated but does not take in to account the broader picture of other NYC schools, for this reasons it's harder to get Tier 1. Choose wisely. Maybe your kid will be set up with strong...
5.0 student
8/15/2019
Best school ever, only the highest scoring students go here.

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East Side Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in New York, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 2 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 416 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 92% are proficient in reading. East Side Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,507,172. Discover additional schools in the area, like Park East High School, Central Park East High School, The Heritage School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near East Side Middle School.

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