At a glance
Reported students
434
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
349
Vista Academy: 434 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Vista Academy
Vista Academy is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 51 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #19. NCES reports 434 students for 2024–25.
Among 789 middle schools in New York with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 447 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (67.3%) and Black (21.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Vista Academy
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.67 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
- 99.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic67.3%
- Black21.2%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial0.7%
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 #19
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Avenue Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
450 reported students
JHS 218 James P Sinnott
Middle · Grades 06–08
307 reported students
Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
303 reported students
MS 935
Middle · Grades 06–08
303 reported students
IS 171 Abraham Lincoln
Middle · Grades 06–08
276 reported students
JHS 292 Margaret S Douglas
Middle · Grades 06–08
267 reported students
Public schools near Vista 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Avenue Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #19 | 06–08 | 450 | under 0.1 mi |
| MS 935 Middle · New York City Geographic District #19 | 06–08 | 303 | 0.5 mi |
| East New York Middle School of Excellence Middle · New York City Geographic District #19 | 06–08 | 235 | 0.6 mi |
| JHS 292 Margaret S Douglas Middle · New York City Geographic District #19 | 06–08 | 267 | 0.6 mi |
| JHS 218 James P Sinnott Middle · New York City Geographic District #19 | 06–08 | 307 | 0.7 mi |
| IS 171 Abraham Lincoln Middle · New York City Geographic District #19 | 06–08 | 276 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Vista Academy
What grades does Vista Academy serve?
Vista 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 #19.
How many students attend Vista Academy?
Vista Academy reported 434 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Vista Academy?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 434 students and 33.67 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 Vista Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Vista Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #19 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Vista Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.3% 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 Vista Academy in?
Vista Academy is part of New York City Geographic District #19, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 51 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Vista Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Liberty Avenue Middle School (under 0.1 mi), MS 935 (0.5 mi), East New York Middle School of Excellence (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.