Sid Miller Academy serves 540 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sid Miller Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Sid Miller Academy's student population of 540 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sid Miller Academy is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
19%
30%
Black
54%
16%
White
5%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sid Miller Academy?
540 students attend Sid Miller Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sid Miller Academy students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sid Miller Academy?
Sid Miller Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sid Miller Academy offer ?
Sid Miller Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sid Miller Academy part of?
Sid Miller Academy is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75 School District.
In what neighborhood is Sid Miller Academy located?
Sid Miller Academy is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.
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