At a glance
Reported students
235
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
525
MS 53 Brian Piccolo: 235 reported students.
State peer staffing position
29th percentile
9.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about MS 53 Brian Piccolo
MS 53 Brian Piccolo 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 235 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 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.2:1, 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 (46.4%) and Black (45.1%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking MS 53 Brian Piccolo
- 1How do the reported 9.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.53 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
- 94%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.8%
- Hispanic46.4%
- Black45.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial1.7%
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 #27
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI
Middle · Grades 06–08
281 reported students
Village Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
305 reported students
Waterside School for Leadership
Middle · Grades 06–08
148 reported students
Hawtree Creek Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
388 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 MS 53 Brian Piccolo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Academy Middle · New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–08 | 305 | under 0.1 mi |
| Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI Middle · New York City Geographic District #27 | 06–08 | 281 | 0.7 mi |
| Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus Middle · Lawrence Union Free School District | 04–06 | 475 | 0.9 mi |
| Lawrence Middle School at Broadway Campus Middle · Lawrence Union Free School District | 07–08 | 309 | 0.9 mi |
| Woodmere Middle School Middle · Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District | 06–08 | 644 | 3.4 mi |
| Collaborative Arts Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 286 | 4.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MS 53 Brian Piccolo
What grades does MS 53 Brian Piccolo serve?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo 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 MS 53 Brian Piccolo?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo reported 235 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MS 53 Brian Piccolo?
The calculated ratio is 9.2:1, based on 235 students and 25.53 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 53 Brian Piccolo a public, charter, or magnet school?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo 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 MS 53 Brian Piccolo students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
94% 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 MS 53 Brian Piccolo in?
MS 53 Brian Piccolo 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 MS 53 Brian Piccolo?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Village Academy (under 0.1 mi), Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI (0.7 mi), Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.