M.S. 131 Dr. Sun Yat Sen

M.S. 131 Dr. Sun Yat Sen

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
100 Hester St,  New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 2
4.0
4.5
224 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Phyllis Tam
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.4%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
11%
State Average
20%
Math
18%
State Average
22%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
250:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
55.5%
Hispanic
28.4%
Black
11.9%
White
2.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#127 Niche Standout MS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 7 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
4/28/2018
When I was in fifth grade I had an option to choose a high school to go to. All I heard about Dr. Sun Yat Sen Middle School was that it was bad because of fights. It wasn't my first choice at the time until my parents found out that other "good" middle schools that I was thinking about going were in a "dangerous" neighborhood. At the time I had other friends who were in the school so I said "Why Not" and chose it as my first choice. After three years in the school, I heard a lot. Everything was so perfect because it had an afterschool program YMCA that prepared me for college and high school. When I was in YMCA since 6th grade and in 7th grade, a new program in YMCA was created to help kids with the SHSAT. I went to the program and it was everyday afterschool and even the summer following it. I feel like this school prepared me a lot.
4.0 NicheUser
1/29/2016
Ms131 in my perspective is known to be a lively and memorable throughout my three years attending there
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 42 Reviews
1.0 student
3/24/2025
this school is just sad. there shouldn't be no reason why i'm crying myself to sleep each night, dreading to go to school.
4.0 other
4/28/2014
This is a great school with caring staff and interactive learning. The students enjoy recess and project based learning. This school can improve in having more after school activities and sports.
5.0 other
3/23/2013
I am a student of the school. The school is safe and I love the teachers, counselors, and staffs. This school is the best and is like a second home.
5.0 other
12/9/2012
This school Has very good technology. Everyone has a laptop to use in every subject class. And this school challenges the students that goes here, and will help there future.

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