New Design Middle School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 5
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
773rd of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 1%· Stable
625 W 133RD ST, New York, NY 10031
(212)281-6339NCES ID 360008106257Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks New Design Middle School 773rd 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 1% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 1th 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 81 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2011, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2011 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 61.6% | 48.1% | ▼ 13.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 35.7% | 45.7% | ▲ 10.0 pts | |
| White | 0.9% | 6.2% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.8 pts |
Typical home value $534K in zip 10031 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 New Design Middle School
- #628Hamilton Grange Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 6 · 0.2 mi away628th of 781
ELA 36% ▲6 · Math 40% ▲40Compare - #626Urban Assembly Academy for Future LeadersNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.3 mi away626th of 781
ELA 43% ▲13 · Math 33% ▲33Compare - #772Seed HarlemNew York City Geographic District # 5 · 0.4 mi away772nd of 781
ELA 26% ▼4 · Math 7% ▲7Compare - #53KIPP Beyond Charter SchoolKIPP Beyond Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter53rd of 781
ELA 76% ▲46 · Math 92% ▲92Compare - #468St. Hope Leadership Academy Charter SchoolSt. Hope Leadership Academy Charter School · 0.7 mi away · charter468th of 781
ELA 41% ▲11 · Math 54% ▲54Compare - #496Mott Hall IINew York City Geographic District # 3 · 1.3 mi away496th of 781
ELA 50% ▲20 · Math 41% ▲41Compare - #39JHS 54 Booker T WashingtonNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 1.4 mi away39th of 781
ELA 84% ▲54 · Math 89% ▲89Compare - #670West Prep AcademyNew York City Geographic District # 3 · 1.5 mi away670th of 781
ELA 41% ▲11 · Math 30% ▲30Compare
What school district is New Design Middle School in?
New Design Middle School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 5 district in New York, New York.
Is New Design Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks New Design Middle School 773rd of 781 New York middle schools (better than 1% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of New Design Middle School?
Black 48%, Hispanic 46%, White 6% (81 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near New Design Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10031 is $534K 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.