- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 278 Marine Park
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 278 Marine Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015302012
👥 S:T ratio 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 278 Marine Park earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #51 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 65.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 278 Marine Park has class sizes smaller than 88% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 278 Marine Park ranks #51 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015302012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-141 students YoY
Jhs 278 Marine Park shrank from 1,076 students in 2022-23 to 935 in 2023-24 (-13.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 101.8 → 87.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-141 students YoY 360015302012 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
841 enr · 8.3:1 · 65.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Jhs 278 Marine Park shrank from 1,076 students in 2022-23 to 935 in 2023-24 (-13.1%). Teacher FTE lost 101.8 → 87.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 278 Marine Park in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 841
Jhs 278 Marine Park
841 students
What this shows Jhs 278 Marine Park reports 841 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 278 Marine Park compares
Jhs 278 Marine Park 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.8% | ▲ 17% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in New York - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.0%
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 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
White 20.3%
Asian 19.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 30.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.9, Jhs 278 Marine Park is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 278 Marine Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 278 Marine Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~841 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 278 Marine Park
How many students attend Jhs 278 Marine Park?
Jhs 278 Marine Park has 841 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,076 (2022-23) → 935 (2023-24), down 141.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 278 Marine Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 278 Marine Park is 8.3:1, which is 30% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 47% 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 278 Marine Park?
65.8% of students at Jhs 278 Marine Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 278 Marine Park?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 278 Marine Park is African American at 30.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 278 Marine Park?
Jhs 278 Marine Park 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 278 Marine Park rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 278 Marine Park 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 #22?
Besides Jhs 278 Marine Park, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.