- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009605960
👥 S:T ratio 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #11 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) ranks #11 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009605960 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 360009605960 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 11.5:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) grew from 180 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (+8.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) 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 173
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)
173 students
What this shows Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) compares
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 52% in New York - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)'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 (~173 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 180 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), up 15.
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 11.5:1, which is 3% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 27% 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 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% of enrollment, 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 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) ranks #11 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 of Media Law and Fine Arts (the), 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.