- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015102729
👥 S:T ratio 57
📋 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #51 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) shrank from 702 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 53.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 360015102729 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 10.8:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students)
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) shrank from 702 students in 2022-23 to 654 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 58.8 → 53.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Hamilton
Fort Hamilton High School
4,044 students
- Franklin Delan
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School
3,403 students
- New Utrecht Hi
New Utrecht High School
3,236 students
- Jhs 259 Willia
Jhs 259 William Mckinley
1,780 students
- Madeleine Bren 1,518
Madeleine Brennan School (the)
1,518 students
- This school 625
Jhs 223 Montauk (the)
625 students
What this shows Jhs 223 Montauk (the) reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 223 Montauk (the) compares
Jhs 223 Montauk (the) is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 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
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 (~625 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 654 (2023-24), down 48.
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.