Enrollment
156
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle School for Art and Philosphy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Middle School for Art and Philosphy
Middle School for Art and Philosphy is a high-poverty, small middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 156 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of New York schools, with 156 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #177, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students) and Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students) alongside Middle School for Art and Philosphy.
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 Middle School for Art and Philosphy compares
Middle School for Art and Philosphy 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
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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.
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 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.
Is Middle School for Art and Philosphy a good school?
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. 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 #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.
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