MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL
MS 243, commonly known as **The Center School**, is a highly regarded public middle school located in Manhattan’s Upper West Side. It is a progressive, community-driven institution that prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to think critically and express their individuality. The school is well-known for its small class sizes and its commitment to social-emotional learning, aiming to develop the "whole child" rather than focusing solely on standardized testing.
Academically, The Center School offers a rigorous and interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes hands-on projects, collaborative learning, and student inquiry. Its location on 84th Street allows the school to leverage the city's rich resources, frequently integrating New York’s museums, parks, and cultural institutions into its educational programming. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and community engagement, MS 243 is widely considered a popular choice for families seeking a personalized, intellectually stimulating middle school experience in the heart of the city.
NEW YORK, NY 10024-4302
(212) 799-1477
MS 243 CENTER SCHOOL is a public school in NEW YORK, NY with about 235 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
- Total Students:
- 235
- Teachers:
- 15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 235 students
- White
- 57.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 18.3%
- Black or African American
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 6.4%
- Asian
- 6.0%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.