Enrollment
441
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd
Federal NCES profile for Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360015106725
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #6 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd ranks #6 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #20 · New York
NCES ID 360015106725 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 441 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 441 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 4,801 New York schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 794 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students) and Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students) alongside Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd.
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 Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd compares
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd 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 | 12.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 30% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in New York - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
White 17.5%
Asian 8.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd is about as mixed as the New York school average of 45.5.
How Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Utrecht High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jhs 259 William Mckinley | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madeleine Brennan School (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,236
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,518
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~441 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd
How many students attend Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd?
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd has 441 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd?
The student-teacher ratio at Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd is 12.6:1, which is 7% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd?
72.8% of students at Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd?
The largest demographic group at Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd?
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd ranks #6 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 Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd a good school?
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. 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 #20?
Besides Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd, New York City Geographic District #20 also operates Fort Hamilton High School (4,044 students), Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School (3,403 students), and New Utrecht High School (3,236 students). See the New York City Geographic District #20 district page for the complete list.
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