At a glance
Reported students
441
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.55
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
742
MS 936 Arts Off 3rd: 441 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
11.7:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about MS 936 Arts Off 3rd
MS 936 Arts Off 3rd 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 441 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 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.7:1, 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 (71.2%) and White (17.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MS 936 Arts Off 3rd
- 1How do the reported 11.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.55 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
- 77.3%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White17.5%
- Hispanic71.2%
- Black0.7%
- Asian8.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
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 223 Montauk (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
625 reported students
School of Technology Arts and Research
Middle · Grades 06–07
112 reported students
JHS 62 Ditmas
Middle · Grades 06–08
857 reported students
Christa McAuliffe School (The) /Is 187
Middle · Grades 06–08
949 reported students
JHS 220 John J Pershing
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,257 reported students
JHS 227 Edward B Shallow
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,327 reported students
Public schools near MS 936 Arts Off 3rd
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Innovators Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–07 | 49 | 0.8 mi |
| IS 136 Charles O Dewey Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–08 | 474 | 0.9 mi |
| Sunset Park Prep Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–08 | 390 | 0.9 mi |
| Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Csd 15 Middle · Charter · Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Csd 15 | 05–05 | 20 | 1 mi |
| JHS 220 John J Pershing Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 1,257 | 1 mi |
| JHS 259 William McKinley Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 1,780 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MS 936 Arts Off 3rd
What grades does MS 936 Arts Off 3rd serve?
MS 936 Arts Off 3rd 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 MS 936 Arts Off 3rd?
MS 936 Arts Off 3rd reported 441 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MS 936 Arts Off 3rd?
The calculated ratio is 11.7:1, based on 441 students and 37.55 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 936 Arts Off 3rd a public, charter, or magnet school?
MS 936 Arts Off 3rd 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 MS 936 Arts Off 3rd students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77.3% 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 MS 936 Arts Off 3rd in?
MS 936 Arts Off 3rd 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 MS 936 Arts Off 3rd?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Global Innovators Academy (0.8 mi), IS 136 Charles O Dewey (0.9 mi), Sunset Park Prep (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.