At a glance
Reported students
176
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
198
Madiba Prep Middle School: 176 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
4.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Madiba Prep Middle School
Madiba Prep Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 22 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #16. NCES reports 176 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 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.8:1, 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 (48.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (44.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Madiba Prep Middle School
- 1How do the reported 4.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.33 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
- 91.5%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.3%
- Hispanic44.9%
- Black48.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.1%
- Multiracial1.7%
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 #16
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
MS 35 Stephen Decatur
Middle · Grades 06–08
175 reported students
MS 267 Math Science & Technology
Middle · Grades 06–08
142 reported students
Brooklyn Green School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
214 reported students
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
Middle · Grades 06–08
77 reported students
PS 81 Thaddeus Stevens
Elementary · Grades PK–05
182 reported students
PS 335 Granville T Woods
Elementary · Grades PK–05
170 reported students
Public schools near Madiba Prep Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business Middle · New York City Geographic District #16 | 06–08 | 77 | 0.1 mi |
| MS 267 Math Science & Technology Middle · New York City Geographic District #16 | 06–08 | 142 | 0.3 mi |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NYC Middle · Charter · Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NYC | 05–08 | 317 | 0.3 mi |
| IS 347 School of Humanities Middle · New York City Geographic District #32 | 06–08 | 193 | 0.6 mi |
| IS 349 Math Science and Technology Middle · New York City Geographic District #32 | 06–08 | 173 | 0.6 mi |
| MS 35 Stephen Decatur Middle · New York City Geographic District #16 | 06–08 | 175 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Madiba Prep Middle School
What grades does Madiba Prep Middle School serve?
Madiba Prep Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #16.
How many students attend Madiba Prep Middle School?
Madiba Prep Middle School reported 176 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Madiba Prep Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 4.8:1, based on 176 students and 36.33 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 Madiba Prep Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Madiba Prep Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #16 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Madiba Prep Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91.5% 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 Madiba Prep Middle School in?
Madiba Prep Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #16, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Madiba Prep Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business (0.1 mi), MS 267 Math Science & Technology (0.3 mi), Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Charter School NYC (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.