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BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE

890 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10003NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–08Non-Charter
116
Students
Total enrolled
8.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 44% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 116 students in grades 04–08 in NEW YORK, New York.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
8.7 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE is a small middle in NEW YORK, New York, serving grades 04–08 with 116 students. About 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE

116
Total Students
8.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
47%
Free Lunch
13
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution31 male · 85 female
27%
73%
Male 27%Female 73%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility47%
National avg 52% · 54 students
Student Composition
18%
34%
16%
19%
11%
Asian18%
White34%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black19%
Multiracial11%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 360007705112

Academic Outcomes at BALLET TECH/NYC PUBLIC SCHOOL FOR DANCE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 64th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 10003

School Resources & Funding

Funding data not availableDistrict did not report fiscal data to NCES.
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
PS/IS 217 ROOSEVELT ISLANDBATTERY PARK CITY SCHOOLPS 11 SARAH J GARNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (THE)PS 158 BAYARD TAYLOR
+8 more
↓
Middle
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNERJHS 104 SIMON BARUCHNYC LAB MS FOR COLLABORATIVE STUDIES
↓
High School
STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOLHIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICESHIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES (THE)ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL
+11 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades04 – 08
Location—
CountyNew York County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 →
Phone: (212)254-1803
NCES ID: 360007705112
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in NEW YORK seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2
High
STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL
3,334 students · 09–12
● 52 opp48% FRL
High
HIGH SCHOOL FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS & HUMAN SERVICES
1,627 students · 09–12
● 46 opp81% FRL
High
HIGH SCHOOL OF FASHION INDUSTRIES (THE)
1,623 students · 09–12
81% FRL
High
ART AND DESIGN HIGH SCHOOL
1,469 students · 09–12
52% FRL
High
HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
1,083 students · 09–12
74% FRL
Mid
JHS 167 ROBERT F WAGNER
1,019 students · 06–08
● 46 opp35% FRL
Mid
JHS 104 SIMON BARUCH
891 students · 06–08
● 47 opp40% FRL
High
CLINTON SCHOOL (THE)
786 students · 06–12
● 46 opp19% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
890 BROADWAY, NEW YORK, NY 10003
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.