At a glance
Reported students
336
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.04
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
538.5
MS 890: 336 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about MS 890
MS 890 is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Brooklyn. It is one of 40 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #22. NCES reports 336 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 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, close to 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 (35.4%) and Black (28.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MS 890
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.04 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
- 79.8%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.6%
- Hispanic35.4%
- Black28.9%
- Asian17.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 #22
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
IS 381
Middle · Grades 06–08
296 reported students
Andries Hudde
Middle · Grades 06–08
389 reported students
JHS 14 Shell Bank
Middle · Grades 06–08
469 reported students
JHS 78 Roy H Mann
Middle · Grades 06–08
662 reported students
JHS 278 Marine Park
Middle · Grades 06–08
841 reported students
JHS 234 Arthur W Cunningham
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,447 reported students
Public schools near MS 890
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS 839 Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–08 | 310 | 0.2 mi |
| JHS 62 Ditmas Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 857 | 0.4 mi |
| JHS 223 Montauk (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #20 | 06–08 | 625 | 0.9 mi |
| MS 246 Walt Whitman Middle · New York City Geographic District #17 | 06–08 | 357 | 1 mi |
| MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation Middle · New York City Geographic District #15 | 06–08 | 338 | 1 mi |
| Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School Middle · Charter · Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School | 06–08 | 309 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MS 890
What grades does MS 890 serve?
MS 890 reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #22.
How many students attend MS 890?
MS 890 reported 336 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MS 890?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 336 students and 32.04 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 890 a public, charter, or magnet school?
MS 890 is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #22 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of MS 890 students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
79.8% 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 890 in?
MS 890 is part of New York City Geographic District #22, based in Brooklyn, NY, which operates 40 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near MS 890?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MS 839 (0.2 mi), JHS 62 Ditmas (0.4 mi), JHS 223 Montauk (The) (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.