- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012005895
👥 S:T ratio 47
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #32 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- large classes for New York
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School ranks #32 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012005895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 360012005895 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 13.2:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 303
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
303 students
What this shows Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School compares
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 76% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in New York - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
White 2.3%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
How many students attend Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School has 303 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 12% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
99.0% of students at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School ranks #32 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 #19?
Besides Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, 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.