- Enrollment
- 3,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Is 98 Bay Academy
Federal NCES profile for Is 98 Bay Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015203011
👥 S:T ratio 24
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Is 98 Bay Academy earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New York.
- #86 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Is 98 Bay Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Is 98 Bay Academy ranks #86 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #21 · New York
NCES ID 360015203011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Is 98 Bay Academy held near 1,430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 75.9 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-58 students YoY 360015203011 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
1,435 enr · 19.1:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students)
Is 98 Bay Academy held near 1,430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-58 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 75.9 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Is 98 Bay Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edward R Murro
Edward R Murrow High School
3,503 students
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
2,210 students
- John Dewey Hig
John Dewey High School
2,209 students
- Is 228 David a
Is 228 David a Boody
1,555 students
- This school
Is 98 Bay Academy
1,435 students
- Mark Twain is 1,295
Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented
1,295 students
What this shows Is 98 Bay Academy reports 1,435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Is 98 Bay Academy compares
Is 98 Bay Academy 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 62% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 4% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,435 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,435
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.1%
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
White 50.1%
Asian 35.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Is 98 Bay Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Is 98 Bay Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward R Murrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Dewey High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Is 228 David a Boody | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain is 239 for the Gifted and Talented | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Is 98 Bay Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,210
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,209
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,555
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Is 98 Bay Academy
How many students attend Is 98 Bay Academy?
Is 98 Bay Academy has 1,435 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,488 (2022-23) → 1,430 (2023-24), nearly flat (-58).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 98 Bay Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 98 Bay Academy is 19.1:1, which is 62% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Is 98 Bay Academy?
58.3% of students at Is 98 Bay Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Is 98 Bay Academy?
The largest demographic group at Is 98 Bay Academy is White at 50.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Is 98 Bay Academy?
Is 98 Bay Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Is 98 Bay Academy rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Is 98 Bay Academy ranks #86 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 #21?
Besides Is 98 Bay Academy, New York City Geographic District #21 also operates Edward R Murrow High School (3,503 students), Abraham Lincoln High School (2,210 students), and John Dewey High School (2,209 students). See the New York City Geographic District #21 district page for the complete list.