- Enrollment
- 1,325
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
New Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for New Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009506335
👥 S:T ratio 59
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Heights Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #24 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Heights Middle School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Heights Middle School ranks #24 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #17 · New York
NCES ID 360009506335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
New Heights Middle School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 360009506335 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 10.3:1 · 87.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Clara Barton High School (1,325 students)
New Heights Middle School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
New Heights Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clara Barton H
Clara Barton High School
1,325 students
- Medgar Evers C
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School
1,267 students
- Ps 189 Bilingu
Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the)
887 students
- Ps 249 Caton (
Ps 249 Caton (the)
663 students
- Ps 316 Elijah
Ps 316 Elijah Stroud
644 students
- This school 226
New Heights Middle School
226 students
What this shows New Heights Middle School reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Heights Middle School compares
New Heights Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.9% | ▲ 56% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in New York - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
African American 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.3%
White 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, New Heights Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How New Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Barton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medgar Evers College Preparatory School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 249 Caton (the) | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 316 Elijah Stroud | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,267
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 887
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Heights Middle School
How many students attend New Heights Middle School?
New Heights Middle School has 226 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Heights Middle School is 10.3:1, which is 13% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 New Heights Middle School?
87.9% of students at New Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at New Heights Middle School is African American at 68.1% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Heights Middle School?
New Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 New Heights Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, New Heights Middle School ranks #24 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 #17?
Besides New Heights Middle School, New York City Geographic District #17 also operates Clara Barton High School (1,325 students), Medgar Evers College Preparatory School (1,267 students), and Ps 189 Bilingual Center (the) (887 students). See the New York City Geographic District #17 district page for the complete list.