- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Madiba Prep Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Madiba Prep Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009406306
👥 S:T ratio 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madiba Prep Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of New York schools.
- #25 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.3:1
- small classes for New York
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Madiba Prep Middle School has class sizes smaller than 98% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madiba Prep Middle School ranks #25 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #16 · New York
NCES ID 360009406306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Madiba Prep Middle School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 33.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 360009406306 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
176 enr · 5.3:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students)
Madiba Prep Middle School grew from 201 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE held 33.8 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Madiba Prep Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn High
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
469 students
- Ps 40 George W
Ps 40 George W Carver
465 students
- Ps 21 Crispus
Ps 21 Crispus Attucks
430 students
- Boys and Girls
Boys and Girls High School
353 students
- Brooklyn Brown
Brooklyn Brownstone School
352 students
- This school 176
Madiba Prep Middle School
176 students
What this shows Madiba Prep Middle School reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Madiba Prep Middle School compares
Madiba Prep Middle School is a growing 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 55% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 55% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 2% in New York - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.9%
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 48.9%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: African American at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Madiba Prep Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Madiba Prep Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 40 George W Carver | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 21 Crispus Attucks | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boys and Girls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Brownstone School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madiba Prep Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~176 students)
Frequently asked questions about Madiba Prep Middle School
How many students attend Madiba Prep Middle School?
Madiba Prep Middle School has 176 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madiba Prep Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madiba Prep Middle School is 5.3:1, which is 55% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 66% 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 Madiba Prep Middle School?
87.1% of students at Madiba Prep Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madiba Prep Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Madiba Prep Middle School is African American at 48.9% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madiba Prep Middle School?
Madiba Prep Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Madiba Prep Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Madiba Prep Middle School ranks #25 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 #16?
Besides Madiba Prep Middle School, New York City Geographic District #16 also operates Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology (469 students), Ps 40 George W Carver (465 students), and Ps 21 Crispus Attucks (430 students). See the New York City Geographic District #16 district page for the complete list.