New Design Middle School
District 5 · Manhattan · Grades 6 to 8 · 05M514
At a glance
- Address
- 250 WEST 127 STREET, MANHATTAN, NY 10027
- Subway
- 2, 3 to 135th St; A, B, C, D to 125th St
- Admissions
- Open, ASD/ACES Program
- Links
- School websiteMySchools page
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Tours and open houses
No dates are posted yet. Many schools post them in October and November.
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Admissions
For fall 2027 entry · from MySchools, checked October 15
New Design Middle School (M514L), M514L
Open — Students are randomly selected
New Design Middle School ASD Horizon Program (M514Y), M514Y
ASD/ACES Program
Open to students currently in an ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) Horizon program. If you are not currently an ASD Horizon student and are interested in the program, please contact asdprograms@schools.nyc.gov
Clubs, arts and sports
- Visual & performing arts
- Art, Dance, Digital Media Arts, Visual Arts
- STEM
- Coding, Coding, Computer Science, Lego Robotics, LEGO Robotics, Math Team, Robotics, Science Olympiad, STEM, Technology, Video Game Club
- Sports & fitness
- Basketball, Bowling, Fitness, Kickball, Soccer
- Academics
- Algebra I, Foreign Language, Homework Help, Middle School ELA ACC, Saturday Academy, Tutoring, World Languages (Middle School)
- Clubs & leadership
- Book Club, Chess, Cooking, Leadership, School Newspaper, Spelling Bee, Student Council, Talent Show, Yearbook
- Programs
- Community School, Extended Day, Free After School Program, Summer Session, Uniform, Weekend Program
About the school
Beyond academics, New Design offers a vibrant array of clubs that cater to diverse interests. Students can explore the cutting-edge world of Virtual Reality, delve into the creative realms of Art and Dance, or build robots and compete in thrilling challenges with the Robotics Club.These enriching activities provide opportunities for students to explore passions, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships.New Design also boasts top-tier athletics programs, including basketball and football. Our dedicated coaches provide a positive and challenging environment where students can hone their athletic skills, develop sportsmanship, and work together towards a common goal.For academically advanced students, we offer a range of challenging courses to nurture a thirst for knowledge.These include:Advanced Math: Explore concepts beyond the core curriculum, with options like algebra. Science: Delve deeper into the natural world with courses like Living Environment. Foreign Language: Gain fluency in another language and broaden your cultural horizons.
From MySchools.