Enrollment
399
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009606455
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #18 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 399 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 399 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 731 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #41, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students) and Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students) alongside Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy compares
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~399 students)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy a good school?
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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