At a glance
Reported students
220
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.98
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
Dock Street School for STEAM Studies: 220 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
7.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
Dock Street School for STEAM Studies is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 42 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #13. NCES reports 220 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.6:1, below the New York median of 10.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (62.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
- 1How do the reported 7.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.98 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.2%
- Hispanic22.7%
- Black62.7%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.4%
- Multiracial1.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in New York City Geographic District #13
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Fort Green Preparatory Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
228 reported students
MS 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center
Middle · Grades 06–08
194 reported students
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
172 reported students
Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity
Middle · Grades 06–08
298 reported students
Restoration Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
91 reported students
MS 266 Park Place Community Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
75 reported students
Public schools near Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School Middle · Charter · Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School | 06–08 | 196 | 0.3 mi |
| University Neighborhood Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 1 | 06–08 | 131 | 0.8 mi |
| Manhattan Charter School II Middle · Charter · Manhattan Charter School II | 03–07 | 73 | 0.8 mi |
| MS 131 Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 257 | 0.9 mi |
| Lower Manhattan Community Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District # 2 | 06–08 | 313 | 1.1 mi |
| New York City Charter School of the Arts Middle · Charter · New York City Charter School of the Arts | 06–08 | 230 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
What grades does Dock Street School for STEAM Studies serve?
Dock Street School for STEAM Studies reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #13.
How many students attend Dock Street School for STEAM Studies?
Dock Street School for STEAM Studies reported 220 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dock Street School for STEAM Studies?
The calculated ratio is 7.6:1, based on 220 students and 28.98 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 10.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dock Street School for STEAM Studies a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dock Street School for STEAM Studies is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #13 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dock Street School for STEAM Studies students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dock Street School for STEAM Studies in?
Dock Street School for STEAM Studies is part of New York City Geographic District #13, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 42 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dock Street School for STEAM Studies?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School (0.3 mi), University Neighborhood Middle School (0.8 mi), Manhattan Charter School II (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.