- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Van Siclen Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Van Siclen Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012006417
👥 S:T ratio 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Siclen Community Middle School 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
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New York
- 96.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Siclen Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Siclen Community Middle School ranks #40 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #19 · New York
NCES ID 360012006417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Van Siclen Community Middle School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-20.4%).
Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-45 students YoY 360012006417 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 8.1:1 · 96.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students)
Van Siclen Community Middle School shrank from 221 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (-20.4%). Teacher FTE held 20.6 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Van Siclen Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Transit Tech C
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School
795 students
- Ps 214 Michael
Ps 214 Michael Friedsam
728 students
- Ps 159 Isaac P
Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin
661 students
- Ps 108 Sal Abb
Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento
649 students
- East New York
East New York Family Academy
610 students
- This school 161
Van Siclen Community Middle School
161 students
What this shows Van Siclen Community Middle School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Siclen Community Middle School compares
Van Siclen Community 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.8% | ▲ 72% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
8.1:1
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
85.1%
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
African American 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
White 1.9%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Van Siclen Community Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Van Siclen Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 214 Michael Friedsam | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 108 Sal Abbracciamento | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East New York Family Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Siclen Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Siclen Community Middle School
How many students attend Van Siclen Community Middle School?
Van Siclen Community Middle School has 161 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), down 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Siclen Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Siclen Community Middle School is 8.1:1, 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 Van Siclen Community Middle School?
96.8% of students at Van Siclen Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Siclen Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Van Siclen Community Middle School is African American at 66.5% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Siclen Community Middle School?
Van Siclen Community Middle School 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 Van Siclen Community Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Siclen Community Middle School 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 #19?
Besides Van Siclen Community Middle School, New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students), Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students), and Ps 159 Isaac Pitkin (661 students). See the New York City Geographic District #19 district page for the complete list.