MS 255 Salk School of Science
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
9th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 99%· Stable
320 E 20TH ST, New York, NY 10003
(212)614-8785NCES ID 360007704408Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks MS 255 Salk School of Science 9th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 99% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 100th in 2019 to 99th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 369 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2005, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.1% | 46.1% | ▼ 17.0 pts | |
| Asian | 17.5% | 30.6% | ▲ 13.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.6% | 10.8% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 8.7% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Black | 6.7% | 2.4% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2005. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.36M in zip 10003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than MS 255 Salk School of Science
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ELA 83% ▼6 · Math 78% ▼21Compare - #32Ballet Tech/Nyc Public School for DanceNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.5 mi away32nd of 781
ELA 90% ▲1 · Math 85% ▼14Compare - #444Tompkins Square Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.8 mi away444th of 781
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ELA 50% ▼39 · Math 65% ▼34Compare - #19NYC Lab MS for Collaborative StudiesNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.2 mi away19th of 781
ELA 87% ▼2 · Math 92% ▼7Compare - #250Hunters Point Community Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District #30 · 1.3 mi away250th of 781
ELA 67% ▼22 · Math 61% ▼38Compare - #591MS 297New York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.4 mi away591st of 781
ELA 44% ▼45 · Math 36% ▼63Compare - #379MS 131New York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.5 mi away379th of 781
ELA 44% ▼45 · Math 64% ▼35Compare
What school district is MS 255 Salk School of Science in?
MS 255 Salk School of Science is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is MS 255 Salk School of Science a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MS 255 Salk School of Science 9th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 99% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of MS 255 Salk School of Science?
White 46%, Asian 31%, Hispanic 11%, Two or more races 9% (369 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near MS 255 Salk School of Science cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10003 is $1.36M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.