MOTT HALL SCHOOL (THE)

316 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Mott Hall School, located on Convent Avenue in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its historical commitment to providing high-quality educational opportunities for students in the New York City public school system. The school is notably affiliated with the "Mott Hall" model, which emphasizes high expectations, community support, and a college-preparatory focus, often inspired by the legacy of the original Mott Hall school founded by Dr. Deborah Meier.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on developing critical thinking, leadership skills, and a strong sense of social responsibility among its student body. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, Mott Hall seeks to bridge achievement gaps and prepare its students for admission into competitive high schools across New York City. Its location within the historic academic corridor near City College of New York also fosters an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity and long-term academic ambition.

316

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MOTT HALL SCHOOL (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	215
Black	22
Asian	8
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
215 (68.3%)
White
51 (16.2%)
Black
22 (7.0%)
Two or More
18 (5.7%)
Asian
8 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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 # 6
Phone:	(212)281-5028
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 120

Grade 7 109

Grade 8 87