Enrollment
229
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360009606155
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #40 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.3%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Science and Medicine Middle School (the) compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Science and Medicine Middle School (the)
Science and Medicine Middle School (the) is a high-poverty, small middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 229 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.2:1, Science and Medicine Middle School (the) is leaner than roughly 89% of New York schools and 31% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 505 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #177.
Its student body is predominantly African American (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #18 also operates Ps 115 Daniel Mucatel School (854 students) and Ps 235 Janice Marie Knight School (666 students) alongside Science and Medicine Middle School (the).
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 Science and Medicine Middle School (the) compares
Science and Medicine Middle School (the) 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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.
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
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
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.2:1)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical 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 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.
Is Science and Medicine Middle School (the) a good school?
Science and Medicine Middle School (the) earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. 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 #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.
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