Is Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science a good school?

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science has an overall score of 72/100 based on academic performance (40%), school climate (30%), and student progress (30%). Students achieve 49% proficiency in ELA and 49% in Math on NYC state assessments.

What grades does Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science serve?

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science serves students in grades 6-8 with approximately 435 students enrolled.

How do you apply to Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science?

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science 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.

Where is Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science located?

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science is located at 260 Pleasant Avenue, New York, NY 10029 in District 4.

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science rated 72/100 in Manhattan, District 4. ELA proficiency: 49%. Math proficiency: 49%. 435 students enrolled in grades 6-8. View ratings, test scores, parent reviews, and commute times.

Key statistics

DBN: 04M825
District: 4
Borough: Manhattan
Grade band: 6-8
Enrollment: 435
Overall score: 72/100
ELA proficiency: 49%
Math proficiency: 49%
Address: 260 Pleasant Avenue, New York, NY 10029

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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

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science

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

Responses43

Response rate19%

Published topics8 / 12

A starting point for your school visit

IEP Service Satisfaction is among the highest published topics (100/100). School Facilities and Services sits lower (91/100). 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: 98 / 100
Outreach to Parents: 99 / 100
Parent-Teacher Trust: 98 / 100

All 12 topics and source details

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science · 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	98	90–100 · Higher end
IEP Service Satisfaction	100	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Leadership	96	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	99	90–100 · Higher end
Parent Involvement in School	92	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Principal Trust	100	90–100 · Higher end
Parent-Teacher Trust	98	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	91	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 04M825

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K–12 survey · 2026

Student experience

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science

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

Responses195

Response rate88%

Published topics11 / 11

A starting point for your school visit

Safety is among the highest published topics (88/100). Academic Press sits lower (58/100). 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: 88 / 100
Student-Teacher Trust: 68 / 100
Personal Attention and Support: 60 / 100

All 11 topics and source details

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	58	0–69 · Lower end
Course Clarity	66	0–69 · Lower end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	64	0–69 · Lower end
Guidance	69	0–69 · Lower end
Inclusive Learning Environment	69	0–69 · Lower end
Personal Attention and Support	60	0–69 · Lower end
Preventing Bullying	77	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	88	70–89 · Middle band
School Facilities and Services	77	70–89 · Middle band
Social-Emotional	60	0–69 · Lower end
Student-Teacher Trust	68	0–69 · Lower end

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 04M825

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K–12 survey · 2026

Teaching & leadership

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science

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

Responses24

Response rate86%

Published topics21 / 27

A starting point for your school visit

Inclusive Learning Environment is among the highest published topics (99/100). Teacher Influence sits lower (60/100). 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: 90 / 100
Peer Collaboration: 85 / 100
Academic Press: 89 / 100

All 27 topics and source details

Isaac Newton Middle School for Math & Science · 2026
Topic	Score	Score band
Academic Press	89	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	81	70–89 · Middle band
Conflict Resolution	92	90–100 · Higher end
Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Classroom Instruction	92	90–100 · Higher end
Early Childhood Instruction	Not reported	Not reported
Guidance	94	90–100 · Higher end
Inclusive Learning Environment	99	90–100 · Higher end
Innovation and Collective Responsibility	75	70–89 · Middle band
Instructional Leadership	90	90–100 · Higher end
Outreach to Parents	96	90–100 · Higher end
Peer Collaboration	85	70–89 · Middle band
Preventing Bullying	71	70–89 · Middle band
Program Coherence	82	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Professional Development	76	70–89 · Middle band
Quality of Student Discussion	72	70–89 · Middle band
Safety	Not reported	Not reported
School Commitment	96	90–100 · Higher end
School Facilities and Services	93	90–100 · Higher end
Social-Emotional	84	70–89 · Middle band
Strong Core Instruction	98	90–100 · Higher end
Strong Relationships	Not reported	Not reported
Teacher Influence	60	0–69 · Lower end
Teacher-Principal Trust	85	70–89 · Middle band
Teacher-Teacher Trust	88	70–89 · Middle band
Two-Way Communication	Not reported	Not reported

Official data workbook ↗ · Source ID: 04M825

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

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