East Side Middle School Admissions | How To Get Into ESMS!

East Side Middle School, also known as “ESMS” or “MS114,” is a highly sought after middle school located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The school itself is one of the top-ranked middle schools in NYC.

Read on to learn more about the East Side Middle School to help you determine whether ESMS might be a good environment for your family.

ESMS (MS114) Overview

ESMS is a screened District 2 school in Manhattan. The school itself serves students from sixth through eighth grade and has expanded from 350 to approximately 440 students to date. ESMS used to share space with a nearby elementary school, but the school moved to its own new spacious facility in 2010.

The school itself is well-known for its arts and humanities programs, and the school is dedicated to creating students who see academic rigor across arts, science, mathematics, and literacy/language subjects.

Over the course of three years at ESMS, students will take classes in mathematics, science, Spanish, the humanities, the arts, and all the other required curriculum segments for New York middle schools.

The humanities periods take place for 90 minutes and combine English and social studies for an engaging and robust curriculum.

Beyond these typical courses, students will also meet with faculty members for weekly advisory sessions, which focus on anything from study skills to stress management and other helpful tips. Students also have the flexibility to select an elective for each trimester.

ESMS is focused on preparing students for high school, and as part of this commitment the school helps students manage choosing electives and balancing their course loads.

The electives offered cover a wide range of subjects, including robotics, computer programming, and other science courses, to humanities topics such as film history, to other pursuits such as hip hop and soccer.

ESMS also helps students get ready for the all-important year of high school applications. Students have ample support for preparing for the Specialized High School Admissions Test (“SHSAT”), which guides acceptance at several top NYC high schools, as well as the admissions process to top independent, public, and private schools. Students also have additional support through individual conferences and workshops for parents.

Which high schools do East Side Middle School students go to?

The ESMS program prepares its students to succeed in later educational endeavors. See graphics below for more detailed information.

Math Outcomes. Grades 6-8.

ESMS. MATH RESULTS ON STATE EXAMS. GRADE 6-8.

ELA Outcomes. Grades 6-8.

ESMS ELA RESULTS ON STATE EXAMS.  GRADE 6-8.

Students at MS114 go on to attend a variety of top high schools, such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Stuyvesant, Bronx Science, Brooklyn Tech, LaGuardia, Frank McCourt and Beacon.

Overall, approximately 80% of the MS114 graduates go on to attend selective and specialized high schools, with the remaining students attending private, independent, or public schools in NYC.

What is the process for East Side Middle School Admissions?

In order to attend ESMS, fifth grade students in District 2 must enter a lottery. As in the admissions process for most DOE public school programs, every applicant is given a random number, similar to a lottery. These numbers are used when there are more applicants than seats available for a specific program.

The [DOE website] (http://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/midde-school) details admission procedures, priority levels, random lottery numbers, and more.

Do students who are eligible for free lunch get priority for admissions to ESMS?

Yes. ESMS gives priority (20 percent of available spots) to prospective students who receive Free and Reduced Lunch.

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