At a glance
Reported students
270
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York middle enrollment
23rd percentile
Compared with 789 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
581.5
Redwood Middle School: 270 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
10.8:1 reported; state peer median 10.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Redwood Middle School
Redwood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Jamaica. It is one of 50 current school records connected to New York City Geographic District #28. NCES reports 270 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 23rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, 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 Black (54.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Redwood Middle School
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 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
- 85.2%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.1%
- Hispanic27%
- Black54.1%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native5.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.6%
- Multiracial3%
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 #28
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Emerson School (The)
Middle · Grades 06–08
284 reported students
Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72
Middle · Grades 06–08
329 reported students
MS 358
Middle · Grades 06–08
345 reported students
JHS 8 Richard S Grossley
Middle · Grades 06–08
354 reported students
JHS 190 Russell Sage
Middle · Grades 06–08
935 reported students
JHS 217 Robert a Van Wyck
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,265 reported students
Public schools near Redwood Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 329 | under 0.1 mi |
| Collaborative Arts Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 286 | 1.1 mi |
| Community Voices Middle School Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 293 | 1.1 mi |
| IS 59 Springfield Gardens Middle · New York City Geographic District #29 | 06–08 | 401 | 1.3 mi |
| JHS 8 Richard S Grossley Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 354 | 1.6 mi |
| Emerson School (The) Middle · New York City Geographic District #28 | 06–08 | 284 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Redwood Middle School
What grades does Redwood Middle School serve?
Redwood Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in New York City Geographic District #28.
How many students attend Redwood Middle School?
Redwood Middle School reported 270 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 23rd percentile among 789 New York middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Redwood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 270 students and 25 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 Redwood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Redwood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New York City Geographic District #28 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Redwood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
85.2% 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 Redwood Middle School in?
Redwood Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #28, based in Jamaica, NY, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Redwood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Catherine & Count Basie Middle School 72 (under 0.1 mi), Collaborative Arts Middle School (1.1 mi), Community Voices Middle School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.