- Enrollment
- 3,983
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Ms 890
Federal NCES profile for Ms 890, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015306619
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 890 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #15 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 890 has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 890 ranks #15 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #22 · New York
NCES ID 360015306619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Ms 890 held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 360015306619 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 7.5:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: James Madison High School (3,983 students)
Ms 890 held near 314 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.7 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Ms 890 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- James Madison
James Madison High School
3,983 students
- Midwood High S
Midwood High School
3,657 students
- Ps 206 Joseph 1,508
Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb
1,508 students
- Jhs 234 Arthur 1,447
Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham
1,447 students
- Ps 197 Kings H 1,074
Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the)
1,074 students
- This school 336
Ms 890
336 students
What this shows Ms 890 reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ms 890 compares
Ms 890 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 33% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
African American 29.0%
Asian 17.3%
White 14.6%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.8, Ms 890 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 890 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Midwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 234 Arthur W Cunningham | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 197 Kings Highway Academy (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 890's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,657
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,508
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,447
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ms 890
How many students attend Ms 890?
Ms 890 has 336 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 890?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 890 is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% 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 Ms 890?
74.8% of students at Ms 890 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 890?
The largest demographic group at Ms 890 is Hispanic or Latino at 35.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 890?
Ms 890 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Ms 890 rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 890 ranks #15 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 #22?
Besides Ms 890, New York City Geographic District #22 also operates James Madison High School (3,983 students), Midwood High School (3,657 students), and Ps 206 Joseph F Lamb (1,508 students). See the New York City Geographic District #22 district page for the complete list.