- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget
Federal NCES profile for Jhs 88 Peter Rouget, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009204474
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #65 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 88 Peter Rouget ranks #65 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009204474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget shrank from 1,024 students in 2022-23 to 918 in 2023-24 (-10.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 88.7 → 82.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 360009204474 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
843 enr · 9.6:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget shrank from 1,024 students in 2022-23 to 918 in 2023-24 (-10.4%). Teacher FTE lost 88.7 → 82.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sunset Park Hi
Sunset Park High School
1,348 students
- Ps 321 William
Ps 321 William Penn
1,305 students
- Ms 51 William
Ms 51 William Alexander
1,038 students
- Ps 230 Doris L
Ps 230 Doris L Cohen
925 students
- Ps 130 Parksid
Ps 130 Parkside (the)
891 students
- This school
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget
843 students
What this shows Jhs 88 Peter Rouget reports 843 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jhs 88 Peter Rouget compares
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 11% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 24% in New York - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.5%
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
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
White 22.6%
African American 17.3%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Jhs 88 Peter Rouget is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Jhs 88 Peter Rouget Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 321 William Penn | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ms 51 William Alexander | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jhs 88 Peter Rouget's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,305
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~843 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jhs 88 Peter Rouget
How many students attend Jhs 88 Peter Rouget?
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget has 843 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 1,024 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), down 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 88 Peter Rouget?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 88 Peter Rouget is 9.6:1, which is 19% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 39% 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 88 Peter Rouget?
62.5% of students at Jhs 88 Peter Rouget are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jhs 88 Peter Rouget?
The largest demographic group at Jhs 88 Peter Rouget is Hispanic or Latino at 46.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jhs 88 Peter Rouget?
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Jhs 88 Peter Rouget rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Jhs 88 Peter Rouget ranks #65 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 #15?
Besides Jhs 88 Peter Rouget, New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students), Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students), and Ms 51 William Alexander (1,038 students). See the New York City Geographic District #15 district page for the complete list.