- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Science and Medicine Middle School (the)
Federal NCES profile for Science and Medicine Middle School (the), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009606155
👥 S:T ratio 67
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Science and Medicine Middle School (the) earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #40 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.2:1
- small classes for New York
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Science and Medicine Middle School (the) has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Science and Medicine Middle School (the) ranks #40 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #18 · New York
NCES ID 360009606155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Science and Medicine Middle School (the) shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 360009606155 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 8.2:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students)
Science and Medicine Middle School (the) shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Science and Medicine Middle School (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 229
Science and Medicine Middle School (the)
229 students
What this shows Science and Medicine Middle School (the) reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Science and Medicine Middle School (the) compares
Science and Medicine Middle School (the) 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 48% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in New York - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.7%
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 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
White 3.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Science and Medicine Middle School (the) is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Science and Medicine Middle School (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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 276 Louis Marshall | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 66 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Science and Medicine Middle School (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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Science and Medicine Middle School (the)
How many students attend Science and Medicine Middle School (the)?
Science and Medicine Middle School (the) has 229 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Science and Medicine Middle School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Science and Medicine Middle School (the) is 8.2:1, which is 31% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 Science and Medicine Middle School (the)?
83.3% of students at Science and Medicine Middle School (the) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Science and Medicine Middle School (the)?
The largest demographic group at Science and Medicine Middle School (the) is African American at 82.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Science and Medicine Middle School (the)?
Science and Medicine Middle School (the) has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Science and Medicine Middle School (the) rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Science and Medicine Middle School (the) ranks #40 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 Science and Medicine Middle School (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.