Enrollment
303
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012005895
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools.
- #32 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 303 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.0% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 303 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 480 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is led by African American (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School.
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 Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School compares
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 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 (~303 students)
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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.
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 34/100 (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 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.
Is Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School a good school?
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of New York schools. 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 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.
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