UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 1 school district, located in NEW YORK, NY with about 201 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL (UNMS), located at 220 Henry Street in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the New York City Department of Education, the school is situated in a historically rich neighborhood and operates within a community-focused environment. It generally prioritizes providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive social-emotional atmosphere for middle schoolers transitioning into their teenage years.

The school is known for its commitment to diversity and its emphasis on preparing students for the competitive landscape of New York City high school admissions. UNMS often utilizes its location to engage with the surrounding neighborhood resources, aiming to build a sense of community among its students. Like many schools in the area, it offers a blend of core academic subjects—such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—alongside extracurricular opportunities intended to help students explore their personal interests and develop critical thinking skills.

For more information, contact UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL at (212) 267-5701 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.