Enrollment
235
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
East New York Middle School of Excellence
Federal NCES profile for East New York Middle School of Excellence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012006100
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East New York Middle School of Excellence earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #3 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- students per teacher
- 95.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East New York Middle School of Excellence has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East New York Middle School of Excellence ranks #3 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012006100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East New York Middle School of Excellence compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at East New York Middle School of Excellence
East New York Middle School of Excellence is a high-poverty, small middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 235 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 95.0% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 417 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (44%) (diversity index 58/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 4.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students) and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students) alongside East New York Middle School of Excellence.
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 East New York Middle School of Excellence compares
East New York Middle School of Excellence 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 | 10.2:1 | ▼ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.0% | ▲ 69% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 32% in New York - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
African American 43.8%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
White 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, East New York Middle School of Excellence is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How East New York Middle School of Excellence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East New York Middle School of Excellence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~235 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East New York Middle School of Excellence
How many students attend East New York Middle School of Excellence?
East New York Middle School of Excellence has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East New York Middle School of Excellence?
The student-teacher ratio at East New York Middle School of Excellence is 10.2:1, which is 14% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East New York Middle School of Excellence?
95.0% of students at East New York Middle School of Excellence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East New York Middle School of Excellence?
The largest demographic group at East New York Middle School of Excellence is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East New York Middle School of Excellence?
East New York Middle School of Excellence has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 East New York Middle School of Excellence rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, East New York Middle School of Excellence ranks #3 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 East New York Middle School of Excellence a good school?
East New York Middle School of Excellence earns 59/100 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 #19?
Besides East New York Middle School of Excellence, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.
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