Enrollment
161
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012006417
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of New York schools.
- #40 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.8%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Siclen Community Middle School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Siclen Community Middle School
Van Siclen Community Middle School is a high-poverty, small middle school in Brooklyn, New York, enrolling 161 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.1:1, Van Siclen Community Middle School 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 is high: 96.8% of students qualify for free meals, 72% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of New York schools, with 161 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 209 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #111.
Its student body is led by African American (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 85.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
New York City Geographic District #19 also operates Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School (795 students) and Ps 214 Michael Friedsam (728 students) alongside Van Siclen Community Middle School.
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 Van Siclen Community Middle School compares
Van Siclen Community Middle School 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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.
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 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
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
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 (~161 students)
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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.
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 33/100 (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 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.
Is Van Siclen Community Middle School a good school?
Van Siclen Community Middle School earns 33/100 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 #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.
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