At a glance
Reported students
201
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.68
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
255
MS 394: 201 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about MS 394
MS 394 is a public middle school serving grades 04–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 49 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #17. NCES reports 201 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 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, above 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 (70.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MS 394
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.68 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
- 92.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.5%
- Hispanic24.9%
- Black70.1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial1.5%
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 #17
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
School of Integrated Learning (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
214 reported students
New Heights Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
226 reported students
Parkside Preparatory Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
248 reported students
Ebbets Field Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
153 reported students
IS 340
Middle · Grades 06–08
136 reported students
Elijah Stroud Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
119 reported students
Public schools near MS 394
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Green School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #16 | 06–08 | 214 | 0.1 mi |
| Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School Middle · Charter · Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School | 06–09 | 268 | 0.4 mi |
| Ronald Edmonds Learning Center II Middle · New York City Geographic District #17 | 06–08 | 99 | 0.4 mi |
| School of Integrated Learning (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #17 | 06–08 | 214 | 0.5 mi |
| MS 35 Stephen Decatur Middle · New York City Geographic District #16 | 06–08 | 175 | 0.7 mi |
| IS 392 Middle · New York City Geographic District #23 | 06–08 | 284 | 0.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MS 394
What grades does MS 394 serve?
MS 394 reports grades 04–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #17.
How many students attend MS 394?
MS 394 reported 201 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MS 394?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 201 students and 15.68 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 MS 394 a public, charter, or magnet school?
MS 394 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #17 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of MS 394 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.5% 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 MS 394 in?
MS 394 is part of New York City Geographic District #17, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near MS 394?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brooklyn Green School (The) (0.1 mi), Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School (0.4 mi), Ronald Edmonds Learning Center II (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.