At a glance
Reported students
281
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.82
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
25th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI: 281 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 Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Far Rockaway. It is one of 63 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #27. NCES reports 281 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 25th 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 (60.9%) and Black (34.9%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.82 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
- 90.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic60.9%
- Black34.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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 #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Village Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
305 reported students
MS 53 Brian Piccolo
Middle · Grades 06–08
235 reported students
Hawtree Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
388 reported students
Waterside School for Leadership
Middle · Grades 06–08
148 reported students
JHS 226 Virgil I Grisson
Middle · Grades 06–08
826 reported students
JHS 202 Robert H Goddard
Middle · Grades 06–08
907 reported students
Public schools near Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI
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 53 Brian Piccolo Middle · New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–08 | 235 | 0.7 mi |
| Village Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–08 | 305 | 0.7 mi |
| Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus Middle · Lawrence Union Free School District | 04–06 | 475 | 1.6 mi |
| Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus Middle · Lawrence Union Free School District | 07–08 | 309 | 1.6 mi |
| Waterside School for Leadership Middle · New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–08 | 148 | 3.9 mi |
| Woodmere Middle School Middle · Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District | 06–08 | 644 | 4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI
What grades does Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI serve?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #27.
How many students attend Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI reported 281 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 25th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 281 students and 26.82 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 Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI a public, charter, or magnet school?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #27 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.7% 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 Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI in?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI is part of New York City Geographic District #27, based in Ozone Park, NY, which operates 63 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include MS 53 Brian Piccolo (0.7 mi), Village Academy (0.7 mi), Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.