New Design Middle School
250 West 127 Street, Manhattan, NY 10027
About this school
Public choice option that is not guaranteed by address and generally depends on district choice or broader application rules.
Beyond academics, New Design offers a vibrant array of clubs that cater to diverse interests. Students can explore the cutting-edge world of Virtual Reality, delve into the creative realms of Art and Dance, or build robots and compete in thrilling challenges with the Robotics Club. These enriching activities provide opportunities for students to explore passions, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships. New Design also boasts top-tier athletics programs, including basketball and football. Our dedicated coaches provide a positive and challenging environment where students can hone their athletic skills, develop sportsmanship, and work together towards a common goal. For academically advanced students, we offer a range of challenging courses to nurture a thirst for knowledge. These include: Advanced Math: Explore concepts beyond the core curriculum, with options like algebra. Science: Delve deeper into the natural world with courses like Living Environment. Foreign Language: Gain fluency in another language and broaden your cultural horizons.
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Student demographics
NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2024-10-31 · Source release: 2025 · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Source-reported for the stated period; retrieval does not establish present-day accuracy. Only the categories available in this record are shown; totals may be below 100%.
Academic measures
NYC School Quality Snapshot · Source release: 2025 release (measurement periods vary). Proficiency is the share of tested students meeting state standards, not a school rating.
- ELA proficiency
- 29%2025 NY State tests
- Math proficiency
- 7%2025 NY State tests
- Student attendance
- 83%September 2024-June 2025
Sources and data dates
- School listing
- NYC School Search · Reporting period not recorded · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.
- Stored rating
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- Enrollment
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- School description
- NYC School Quality Snapshot · Reporting period: 2025 release (measurement periods vary) · unknown · Retrieved September 10, 2026 · Measurement period is not established; retrieval date is not the date of the underlying fact.
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