MS 297
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 2 · Grades 6-8
591st of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 24%▼ Declining
MS 297 ranking
SchoolRow ranks MS 297 591st 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 24% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 85th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — declining.
MS 297 test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
MS 297 students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 322 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2017
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 19.2% | 46.9% | ▲ 27.7 pts | |
| White | 60.1% | 27.0% | ▼ 33.1 pts | |
| Black | 9.3% | 11.5% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Asian | 7.3% | 8.1% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.6% | 5.6% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.3 pts |
Middle schools near MS 297
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10NYC Lab MS for Collaborative StudiesNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.8 mi away19th of 781
ELA 87% · Math 92% - 9IS 289New York City Geographic District # 2 · 1 mi away106th of 781
ELA 72% · Math 84% - 10Ballet Tech/Nyc Public School for DanceNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.1 mi away32nd of 781
ELA 90% · Math 85% - 6MS 131New York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.3 mi away379th of 781
ELA 44% · Math 64% - 6School for Global LeadersNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 1.4 mi away334th of 781
ELA 50% · Math 65% - 10MS 255 Salk School of ScienceNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.4 mi away9th of 781
ELA 89% · Math 99% - 9JHS 104 Simon BaruchNew York City Geographic District # 2 · 1.4 mi away83rd of 781
ELA 83% · Math 78% - 5Tompkins Square Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 1.4 mi away444th of 781
ELA 52% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is MS 297 in?
MS 297 is part of the New York City Geographic District # 2 district in New York, New York.
Is MS 297 a good school?
SchoolRow ranks MS 297 591st of 781 New York middle schools (better than 24% 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 297?
Hispanic 47%, White 27%, Black 12%, Asian 8% (322 students, 2023–24).
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.