MOTT HALL II

www.motthall2.org

359 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Mott Hall II (M.S. 862) is a highly regarded public middle school located in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Established in 2003, the school is known for its rigorous academic culture and its commitment to fostering a collaborative, supportive learning environment. It serves a diverse student body and maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence, often drawing from the surrounding community and beyond due to its track record of preparing students for competitive high schools in New York City.

The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, blending a challenging core curriculum with a variety of enrichment opportunities, including arts, technology, and extracurricular activities. Mott Hall II is widely recognized for its close-knit community feel, where faculty, parents, and students work together to promote social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. By maintaining high expectations and providing consistent support, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are well-equipped for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

359

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOTT HALL II
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	160
Black	104
Asian	10
Two or More	10
American Indian	3

Hispanic
160 (44.7 %)
Black
104 (29.1 %)
White
71 (19.8 %)
Asian
10 (2.8 %)
Two or More
10 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 3
Phone:	(212)678-2960
Website:	http://www.motthall2.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	255
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 120

Grade 8 113