University Neighborhood Middle School
New York, NY · New York City Geographic District # 1 · Grades 6-8
610th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 22%▲ Improving
University Neighborhood Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks University Neighborhood Middle School 610th 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 22% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 15th in 2019 to 22th in 2025 — improving.
University Neighborhood Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
University Neighborhood Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 164 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 73.7% | 67.1% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 17.2% | 22.6% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 4.9% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 5.1% | 2.4% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 1.8% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
Homes near University Neighborhood Middle School
Typical home value $960K in zip 10002 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near University Neighborhood Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6MS 131New York City Geographic District # 2 · 0.4 mi away379th of 781
ELA 44% · Math 64% - 6School for Global LeadersNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.5 mi away334th of 781
ELA 50% · Math 65% - 5Dock Street School for STEAM StudiesNew York City Geographic District #13 · 0.8 mi away410th of 781
ELA 57% · Math 46% - 5Tompkins Square Middle SchoolNew York City Geographic District # 1 · 0.8 mi away444th of 781
ELA 52% · Math 46% - 6Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter SchoolEdmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter386th of 781
ELA 55% · Math 52% - 9Bridges: A School for Exploration and EquityNew York City Geographic District #13 · 1.2 mi away97th of 781
ELA 77% · Math 81% - 9JHS 50 John D WellsNew York City Geographic District #14 · 1.4 mi away144th of 781
ELA 69% · Math 78% - 8Williamsburg Collegiate Charter SchoolWilliamsburg Collegiate Charter School · 1.4 mi away · charter182nd of 781
ELA 65% · Math 76%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University Neighborhood Middle School in?
University Neighborhood Middle School is part of the New York City Geographic District # 1 district in New York, New York.
Is University Neighborhood Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University Neighborhood Middle School 610th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of University Neighborhood Middle School?
Hispanic 67%, Black 23%, White 5%, Asian 2% (164 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University Neighborhood Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 10002 is $960K 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.