Enrollment
625
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 223 Montauk (the)
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 223 Montauk (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015102729
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #51 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- students per teacher
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 223 Montauk (the) ranks #51 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015102729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jhs 223 Montauk (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jhs 223 Montauk (the)
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 625 students.
At 10.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the New York median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 91.2% of students qualify for free meals, 62% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 625 puts it in the larger 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 657 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #167.
Its student body is led by Asian (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Jhs 223 Montauk (the).
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 Jhs 223 Montauk (the) compares
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 62% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in New York - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.0%
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
Asian 51.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
White 14.6%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Jhs 223 Montauk (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 223 Montauk (the) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 223 Montauk (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~625 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jhs 223 Montauk (the)
How many students attend Jhs 223 Montauk (the)?
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) has 625 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 223 Montauk (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 223 Montauk (the) is 10.8:1, which is 8% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 31% 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 Jhs 223 Montauk (the)?
91.2% of students at Jhs 223 Montauk (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 223 Montauk (the)?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 223 Montauk (the) is Asian at 51.8% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 223 Montauk (the)?
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Jhs 223 Montauk (the) rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 223 Montauk (the) ranks #51 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 Jhs 223 Montauk (the) a good school?
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) earns 32/100 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 #20?
Besides Jhs 223 Montauk (the), New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.
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