- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy
Federal NCES profile for Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009606455
👥 S:T ratio 50
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #18 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy ranks #18 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009606455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 360009606455 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
399 enr · 12.5:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy grew from 350 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy
399 students
What this shows Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy reports 399 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy compares
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 399 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
399
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in New York - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 1.8%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy
How many students attend Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy?
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy has 399 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy is 12.5:1, which is 6% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy?
72.9% of students at Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy?
The largest demographic group at Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy is African American at 85.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy?
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy ranks #18 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #18?
Besides Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.