MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE)

www.thecomputerschool.org

371 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MS 245, also known as The Computer School, is a highly regarded public middle school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It is well-known for its intimate, community-oriented learning environment and its commitment to a "constructivist" approach to education. Rather than relying solely on rote memorization, the school emphasizes project-based learning, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving, encouraging students to actively engage with the curriculum through hands-on experiences and interdisciplinary study.

As its name implies, the school places a significant focus on technology integration, weaving computer literacy and digital tools into the fabric of everyday instruction. Beyond its academic reputation, MS 245 is recognized for its inclusive culture and strong emphasis on social-emotional development. It maintains a close-knit atmosphere where student voices are valued, and the rigorous academic standards are balanced by a supportive environment that prepares students for the challenges of competitive high school admissions and beyond.

371

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MS 245 COMPUTER SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	108
Black	42
Asian	18
Two or More	34
American Indian	3

White
166 (44.7%)
Hispanic
108 (29.1%)
Black
42 (11.3%)
Two or More
34 (9.2%)
Asian
18 (4.9%)
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:	(917)441-0873
Website:	http://www.thecomputerschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 7 121

Grade 8 124