Enrollment
173
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 360009605960
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) — Brooklyn, NY
Federal NCES profile for Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 52
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) earns a C- Resource Investment Index (52/100), with class sizes near the New York median.
- C-
- Resource Index · 52/100
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 173
- students enrolled
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 11.7:1 New York avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) reports 173 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the New York state mean of 11.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 24% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 82.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% above the New York average and 60% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New York state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 3% | 11.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
12 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 78% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
173 larger than 17% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 47% 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
12:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 59% in New York — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 173 Top 7% in New York — larger than 93% of 4,812 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 12:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 82.8% +47% vs state
NCES ID 360009605960
Student demographics
African American 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 76.9% of enrollment.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)
How many students attend Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)?
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) has 173 students enrolled. It is a middle school in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) is 12:1, which is 3% higher than the New York average of 11.7:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)?
82.8% of students at Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)?
The largest demographic group at Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) is African American at 76.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)?
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) a good school?
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) earns a C- Resource Investment Index (52/100), with class sizes near the New York median. The Resource Investment Index reflects staffing, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance reported to NCES, not test scores or academic outcomes, so treat it as a resource snapshot rather than an overall rating. Limited indicators were available for this school, so the picture is partial.