At a glance
Reported students
228
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
16th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
240.5
Fort Green Preparatory Academy: 228 reported students.
State peer staffing position
71st percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Fort Green Preparatory Academy
Fort Green Preparatory Academy 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 228 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 16th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to 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 (42.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fort Green Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.36 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?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.6%
- Hispanic24.6%
- Black42.1%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.9%
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.
Dock Street School for STEAM Studies
Middle · Grades 06–08
220 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 Fort Green Preparatory Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 194 | 0.4 mi |
| Exploratory School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–08 | 518 | 0.9 mi |
| Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 298 | 0.9 mi |
| Urban Assembly Unison School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #13 | 06–08 | 172 | 0.9 mi |
| Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School Middle · Charter · Edmund W Gordon Brooklyn Laboratory Charter School | 06–08 | 196 | 0.9 mi |
| Uncommon Williamsburg Charter School NYC Middle · Charter · Uncommon Williamsburg Charter School NYC | 05–08 | 250 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fort Green Preparatory Academy
What grades does Fort Green Preparatory Academy serve?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy 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 Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy reported 228 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 16th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 228 students and 20.36 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 Fort Green Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy 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 Fort Green Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fort Green Preparatory Academy in?
Fort Green Preparatory Academy 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 Fort Green Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MS 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center (0.4 mi), Exploratory School (The) (0.9 mi), Bridges: a School for Exploration and Equity (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.