Enrollment
518
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Math and Science Exploratory School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Math and Science Exploratory School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009205498
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Math and Science Exploratory School (the) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #7 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for New York
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Math and Science Exploratory School (the) has class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Math and Science Exploratory School (the) ranks #7 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #15 · New York
NCES ID 360009205498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Math and Science Exploratory School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Math and Science Exploratory School (the)
Math and Science Exploratory School (the) is a mid-sized middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 518 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 518 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 885 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
New York City Geographic District #15 also operates Sunset Park High School (1,348 students) and Ps 321 William Penn (1,305 students) alongside Math and Science Exploratory School (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 Math and Science Exploratory School (the) compares
Math and Science Exploratory School (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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 20% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 35% | - | - |
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.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below 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
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
White 41.7%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Asian 13.5%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 9.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.1, Math and Science Exploratory School (the) is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Math and Science Exploratory School (the) 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 | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 230 Doris L Cohen | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 130 Parkside (the) | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Math and Science Exploratory School (the)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~518 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Math and Science Exploratory School (the)
How many students attend Math and Science Exploratory School (the)?
Math and Science Exploratory School (the) has 518 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Math and Science Exploratory School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Math and Science Exploratory School (the) 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 Math and Science Exploratory School (the)?
45.0% of students at Math and Science Exploratory School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Math and Science Exploratory School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Math and Science Exploratory School (the) is White at 41.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Math and Science Exploratory School (the)?
Math and Science Exploratory School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Math and Science Exploratory School (the) rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Math and Science Exploratory School (the) ranks #7 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 Math and Science Exploratory School (the) a good school?
Math and Science Exploratory School (the) earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools. 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 #15?
Besides Math and Science Exploratory School (the), 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.
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