Hamilton Grange Middle School

Hamilton Grange Middle School (06M209) is a public school in District 6, Manhattanville, Manhattan, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 41% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 229 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–8
  • Neighborhood: Manhattanville
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Hamilton Grange Middle School
500 W 138th St, New York, NY 10031, USA
Manhattan, Manhattanville

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 41%, about typical for NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need; up 7 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 229, smaller than most NYC middle schools.
  • Math is up 6 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

What its own parents say

97%

of parents trust the principal

98%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 99% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain less than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.37 · 17th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

41%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

217 students tested

Level 129%
Level 229%
Level 329%
Level 412%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education22%

55 students tested

General education students48%

162 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 646%
Grade 736%
Grade 843%

Mathematics

41%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

171 students tested

Level 135%
Level 225%
Level 331%
Level 410%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education31%

48 students tested

General education students45%

123 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 645%
Grade 754%
Grade 813%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school41%
District 640%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school41%
District 652%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests33%41%20%41%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201833%20%
201936%28%
202237%24%
202342%35%
202433%43%
202534%38%
202641%41%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 62%1.4 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 87%0.8 mi away

  3. Hamilton Grange Middle School (this school)41%

    Economic need index: 88%

  4. Economic need index: 73%0.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 94%1.6 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 83%1.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 94%1.5 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 92%1.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 91%1.0 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 62%1.4 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 87%0.8 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 94%1.6 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 73%0.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 92%1.4 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 83%1.8 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 94%1.5 mi away

  8. Hamilton Grange Middle School (this school)41%

    Economic need index: 88%

  9. Economic need index: 91%1.0 mi away

Hamilton Grange Middle School vs P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos

MeasureHamilton Grange Middle SchoolP.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos
2026 reading proficient41% (+7 points vs 2025)36% (-8 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient41% (+3 points vs 2025)41% (0 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)229520
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)7.58.0
Family satisfaction (2026)94%98%
Principal trust (2026)97%100%
Teacher trust (2026)98%100%
Leadership (2026)96%99%
Distance between schools0.2 mi

Hamilton Grange Middle School has higher reading proficiency than P.S. 161 Pedro Albizu Campos (41% vs 36%) and lower family satisfaction (2026) (94% vs 98%).

Student body

Enrollment

229 students

6–8 · down 50 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

7.5

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

15%

was 17% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

90% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 88% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

26%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 7% White, 74% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 13% Black, 3% multiracial, 50% female, 50% male.

Economic need index: 88% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
96%
Disability support services
95%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
93%
Parent involvement
95%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

500 W 138th St, New York, NY 10031, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 22% in reading (55 tested), compared with 41% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Middle School, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: Manhattanville, Manhattan
  • Address: 500 W 138th St, New York, NY 10031, USA