School for Global Leaders

School for Global Leaders (01M378) is a public school in District 1, Lower East Side, Manhattan, serving grades 6–9. In 2026, 44% of tested students were proficient in reading and 51% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 191 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–9
  • Neighborhood: Lower East Side
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

School for Global Leaders
145 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002, USA
Manhattan, Lower East Side

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 51%, about typical for NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need; down 12 points from 2025.

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

What the numbers say

  • Trust in teachers (2026) is 99%, higher than most NYC middle schools.
  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 97%, higher than most NYC middle schools.
  • Reading is down 6 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points; about typical for NYC middle schools with similar economic need.

What its own parents say

98%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

97%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 34% of families answered — treat as a partial picture.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.7 · 96th 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

44%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

140 students tested

Level 127%
Level 229%
Level 322%
Level 421%

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

Students in special education22%

50 students tested

General education students56%

90 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 628%
Grade 752%
Grade 849%

Mathematics

51%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

134 students tested

Level 121%
Level 228%
Level 327%
Level 424%

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

Students in special education30%

47 students tested

General education students62%

87 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 640%
Grade 774%
Grade 836%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school44%
District 158%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school51%
District 163%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests28%44%27%51%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
201828%27%
201932%35%
202245%32%
202350%50%
202432%50%
202548%63%
202644%51%

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: 78%0.3 mi away

  2. School for Global Leaders (this school)44%

    Economic need index: 82%

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  4. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 94%0.1 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: >95%0.5 mi away

  2. School for Global Leaders (this school)51%

    Economic need index: 82%

  3. Economic need index: 78%0.3 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 94%0.1 mi away

School for Global Leaders vs Lower East Side Preparatory High School

MeasureSchool for Global LeadersLower East Side Preparatory High School
Enrollment (2025–26)191483
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)8.010.2
Family satisfaction (2026)97%97%
Principal trust (2026)98%98%
Teacher trust (2026)99%98%
Leadership (2026)97%99%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

Student body

Enrollment

191 students

6–9 · down 33 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

8.0

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

12%

was 20% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

85% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 82% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

35%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 9% White, 64% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 14% Black, 3% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 82% — 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
97%
Disability support services
95%
Outreach
97%
Facilities
93%
Parent involvement
86%

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

145 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002, 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 (50 tested), compared with 44% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.

Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: Middle School, IB School, Dual Language Immersion
  • Location: Lower East Side, Manhattan
  • Address: 145 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002, USA