Is M.S. 131 a good school?

M.S. 131 has an overall score of 73/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 40% proficiency in ELA and 54% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does M.S. 131 serve?

M.S. 131 serves students in grades 6-8 with approximately 1,275 students enrolled.

How do you apply to M.S. 131?

M.S. 131 accepts applications through MySchools.nyc during the NYC enrollment window. Most NYC elementary schools are zoned, meaning families in the attendance zone are guaranteed a seat.

What special programs does M.S. 131 offer?

M.S. 131 offers a Dual Language program.

Where is M.S. 131 located?

M.S. 131 is located at 100 Hester Street, New York, NY 10002 in District 2.

M.S. 131

M.S. 131 rated 73/100 in Manhattan, District 2. ELA proficiency: 40%. Math proficiency: 54%. 1,275 students enrolled in grades 6-8. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 02M131
District: 2
Borough: Manhattan
Grade band: 6-8
Enrollment: 1275
Overall score: 73/100
ELA proficiency: 40%
Math proficiency: 54%
Address: 100 Hester Street, New York, NY 10002

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What the school community says

2026 NYC School Survey · Separate from academic ratings and neighborhood safety

K–12 survey · 2026

Family experience

M.S. 131

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses168

Response rate76%

Published topics8 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

Inclusive Leadership is among the highest published topics (98/100). School Facilities and Services sits lower (94/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Family Satisfaction with Child's Education: 97 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 96 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 97 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

M.S. 131 · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Conflict Resolution	Not reported	Not reported
Family Satisfaction with Child's Education	97	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	96	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	98	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	96	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	94	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	94	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 02M131

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K–12 survey · 2026

Student experience

M.S. 131

New 2026 baseline: the student questionnaire changed substantially. Do not compare these scores with previous years.

Responses184

Response rate83%

Published topics11 / 11

A starting point for your school visit

Preventing Bullying is among the highest published topics (82/100). Academic Press sits lower (53/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Safety: 82 / 100
Student-Teacher Trust: 71 / 100
Personal Attention and Support: 57 / 100

All 11 topics and source details

M.S. 131 · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	53	0–69 · Lower end
Course Clarity	63	0–69 · Lower end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	60	0–69 · Lower end
Guidance	67	0–69 · Lower end
Inclusive Learning Environment	67	0–69 · Lower end
Personal Attention and Support	57	0–69 · Lower end
Preventing Bullying	82	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	82	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	61	0–69 · Lower end
Social-Emotional	54	0–69 · Lower end
Student-Teacher Trust	71	70–89 · Middle band

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 02M131

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

M.S. 131

Feedback reflects respondents, not necessarily all families or staff. Consider participation alongside results.

Responses36

Response rate90%

Published topics21 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Inclusive Learning Environment is among the highest published topics (97/100). Preventing Bullying sits lower (61/100). These topics ask different questions: use the pattern to guide a conversation, not to infer a cause or an overall school grade.

Published topic scores (0–100), not an overall school rating. Colors describe score bands, not official quality grades.

Instructional Leadership: 94 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 89 / 100
Academic Press: 86 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

M.S. 131 · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	86	70–89 · Middle band
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Advocate	Not reported	Not reported
Building Families' Capacity as their Child's Primary Teacher	Not reported	Not reported
Classroom Behavior	71	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	86	70–89 · Middle band
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	93	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	89	70–89 · Middle band
Inclusive Learning Environment	97	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	77	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	94	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	95	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	89	70–89 · Middle band
Preventing Bullying	61	0–69 · Lower end
Program Coherence	90	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Professional Development	91	90–100 · Higher end
Quality of Student Discussion	63	0–69 · Lower end
Safety	Not reported	Not reported
School Commitment	89	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	87	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	77	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Core Instruction	87	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	81	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Principal Trust	95	90–100 · Higher end
Teacher-Teacher Trust	97	90–100 · Higher end
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 02M131

Imported: 2026-09-15 · SHA-256: 205cdbbcff8c323f2b07345fea70a4740b58a10d1a0fc2f390b42eea35808a29

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