- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Middle School for Art and Philosphy
Federal NCES profile for Middle School for Art and Philosphy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009605958
👥 S:T ratio 61
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School for Art and Philosphy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #70 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 84.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School for Art and Philosphy has class sizes smaller than 73% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School for Art and Philosphy ranks #70 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009605958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Middle School for Art and Philosphy held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 360009605958 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 9.8:1 · 84.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Middle School for Art and Philosphy held near 152 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Middle School for Art and Philosphy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ps 115 Daniel
Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School
854 students
- Ps 235 Janice
Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School
666 students
- Ps 276 Louis M
Ps 276 Louis Marshall
560 students
- Ps 66
Ps 66
527 students
- Is 285 Meyer L
Is 285 Meyer Levin
512 students
- This school 156
Middle School for Art and Philosphy
156 students
What this shows Middle School for Art and Philosphy reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School for Art and Philosphy compares
Middle School for Art and Philosphy 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.2% | ▲ 50% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 27% in New York - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.3%
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 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Middle School for Art and Philosphy is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Middle School for Art and Philosphy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School for Art and Philosphy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Middle School for Art and Philosphy
How many students attend Middle School for Art and Philosphy?
Middle School for Art and Philosphy has 156 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 146 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School for Art and Philosphy?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School for Art and Philosphy is 9.8:1, which is 17% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 38% 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 Middle School for Art and Philosphy?
84.2% of students at Middle School for Art and Philosphy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School for Art and Philosphy?
The largest demographic group at Middle School for Art and Philosphy is African American at 80.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School for Art and Philosphy?
Middle School for Art and Philosphy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Middle School for Art and Philosphy rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School for Art and Philosphy ranks #70 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 #18?
Besides Middle School for Art and Philosphy, New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students), Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students), and Ps 276 Louis Marshall (560 students). See the New York City Geographic District #18 district page for the complete list.