MS 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School (West Side Collaborative) is a coed public school educating around 160 sixth- through eighth-graders and offering an approximately 10-to-one student-teacher ratio. The school is housed in a three-story red brick building dating from 1950, sharing this location with Public School 75.
At West Side Collaborative, block scheduling organizes subjects throughout the school day. A small honors program allows advanced students to take classes in Regents-level algebra and living environment.
For those in need of extra support, lunchtime tutoring sessions are available. Also, draft report cards are issued three weeks before final grades, to offer chances to boost performance.
The college preparatory curriculum takes on a determinedly hands-on approach, rather than relying on textbook-heavy lessons. For example, history coursework on the Harlem Renaissance might lead students to go on a walking tour of Harlem and visit a soul food restaurant for lunch.
During a science-immersion week in May, classes might launch homemade rockets in Central Park, examine DNA under a microscope or visit a planetarium. A partnership with Wingspan Performing Arts allows for a similar experiential approach in theater. Broadway stars visit the school and students receive free tickets to shows. These experiences are expanded upon in performance arts classes, where students write their own scripts, perform sketches and choreograph dance routines.
MS 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
735 W End Ave,
New York, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 3
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Ms. Novella Bailey
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Niche Grade
C+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
34.5%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.6%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
10%
State Average
20%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
108:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
Hispanic
53.3%
Black
37.3%
White
4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/29/2018
I am very unhappy with WSC. I was attacked by a another student earlier in the school year. Curriculum is not challenging.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/5/2010
I'm a current 8 rade student. Its an okay school. Its not a school to die for, but its nice. We ty to push students not to be scared and be comfortable. On the other hand there are students that aren't great influences. The staff doesn't make sense & since we a have low funds be sure if your attends...
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Average Home Value
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Average Household Income
$160,420
% of College Grads
81.4%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
2,589 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
86.3%
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MS 250 West Side Collaborative 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. 3 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 94 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34.5% are proficient in reading. MS 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,785,526. Discover additional schools in the area, like Young Women's Leadership School, Edward A. Reynolds West Side High School, Frank McCourt High School, and more. Learn more about what New York has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near MS 250 West Side Collaborative Middle School.