At a glance
Reported students
512
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
293
IS 285 Meyer Levin: 512 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about IS 285 Meyer Levin
IS 285 Meyer Levin is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 34 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #18. NCES reports 512 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 (88.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking IS 285 Meyer Levin
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.33 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?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black88.1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial0.2%
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 #18
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
399 reported students
Lenox Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
264 reported students
IS 68 Isaac Bildersee
Middle · Grades 06–08
237 reported students
Science and Medicine Middle School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
229 reported students
IS 211 John Wilson
Middle · Grades 06–08
188 reported students
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
173 reported students
Public schools near IS 285 Meyer Levin
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 Science and Engineering Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #18 | 06–08 | 399 | 0.3 mi |
| Middle School for Art and Philosphy Middle · New York City Geographic District #18 | 06–08 | 156 | 0.7 mi |
| Lamad Academy Charter School Middle · Charter · Lamad Academy Charter School | 06–08 | 165 | 0.8 mi |
| Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #18 | 06–08 | 173 | 0.9 mi |
| Kappa V (Knowledge and Power Prep Academy) Middle · New York City Geographic District #23 | 06–08 | 97 | 0.9 mi |
| Riverdale Avenue Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #23 | 06–08 | 98 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about IS 285 Meyer Levin
What grades does IS 285 Meyer Levin serve?
IS 285 Meyer Levin reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #18.
How many students attend IS 285 Meyer Levin?
IS 285 Meyer Levin reported 512 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at IS 285 Meyer Levin?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 512 students and 35.33 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 IS 285 Meyer Levin a public, charter, or magnet school?
IS 285 Meyer Levin is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #18 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of IS 285 Meyer Levin students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.8% 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 IS 285 Meyer Levin in?
IS 285 Meyer Levin is part of New York City Geographic District #18, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 34 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near IS 285 Meyer Levin?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy (0.3 mi), Middle School for Art and Philosphy (0.7 mi), Lamad Academy Charter School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.