At a glance
Reported students
1,518
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
100.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
742
Madeleine Brennan School (The): 1,518 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Madeleine Brennan School (The)
Madeleine Brennan School (The) is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 48 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #20. NCES reports 1,518 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 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, 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 Asian (61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.6%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Madeleine Brennan School (The)
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 100.57 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
- 77.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.1%
- Hispanic18.6%
- Black0.5%
- Asian61.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.5%
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 #20
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
JHS 227 Edward B Shallow
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,327 reported students
JHS 220 John J Pershing
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,257 reported students
JHS 259 William McKinley
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,780 reported students
Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187
Middle · Grades 06–08
949 reported students
JHS 62 Ditmas
Middle · Grades 06–08
857 reported students
JHS 223 Montauk (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
625 reported students
Public schools near Madeleine Brennan School (The)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Technology Arts and Research Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–07 | 112 | 0.5 mi |
| JHS 259 William McKinley Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 1,780 | 0.5 mi |
| Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 949 | 0.8 mi |
| JHS 227 Edward B Shallow Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 1,327 | 0.9 mi |
| JHS 220 John J Pershing Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 1,257 | 1.7 mi |
| IS 96 Seth Low Middle · New York City Geographic District #21 | 06–08 | 851 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Madeleine Brennan School (The)
What grades does Madeleine Brennan School (The) serve?
Madeleine Brennan School (The) reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #20.
How many students attend Madeleine Brennan School (The)?
Madeleine Brennan School (The) reported 1,518 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Madeleine Brennan School (The)?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 1,518 students and 100.57 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 Madeleine Brennan School (The) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Madeleine Brennan School (The) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #20 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Madeleine Brennan School (The) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.7% 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 Madeleine Brennan School (The) in?
Madeleine Brennan School (The) is part of New York City Geographic District #20, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 48 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Madeleine Brennan School (The)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include School of Technology Arts and Research (0.5 mi), JHS 259 William McKinley (0.5 mi), Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187 (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.