MS 131

New York, New York · Grades 6 to 8 · New York City Geographic District # 2

Public school

About MS 131

MS 131 is a public school in New York, New York, serving grades 6 through 8. It reported 257 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter middle schools in New York. There are about 7.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (33.6 teachers in all). It is one of 118 schools in New York City Geographic District # 2. Federal locale data places it in a large city. Within 5 miles there are 783 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	100 Hester St, New York, NY 10002
Phone	(212) 219-1204
School district	New York City Geographic District # 2
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	257
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	33.6
Students per teacher	7.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	City, large, New York County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 360007704402). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does MS 131 serve?

MS 131 serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend MS 131?

MS 131 reported 257 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 131?

About 7.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 257 students and 33.6 teachers in federal data.

Is MS 131 a public or charter school?

MS 131 is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is MS 131 in?

MS 131 is part of New York City Geographic District # 2. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/new-york-city-geographic-district-2/

Where is MS 131 located?

MS 131 is at 100 Hester St, New York, NY 10002. The phone number is (212) 219-1204.

How many other schools are near MS 131?

There are 783 other schools within 5 miles of MS 131 in our directory.