- Enrollment
- 1,348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009205498
👥 S:T ratio 62
📋 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 60/100 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
- 60
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Math and Science Exploratory School (the) held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 360009205498 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 9.6:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunset Park High School (1,348 students)
Math and Science Exploratory School (the) held near 524 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Math and Science Exploratory School (the) 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 518
Math and Science Exploratory School (the)
518 students
What this shows Math and Science Exploratory School (the) reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Math and Science Exploratory School (the) compares
Math and Science Exploratory School (the) held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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.
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
- 1,305
- 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 (~518 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 524 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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 60/100 (higher 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 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.
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.