VAN SICLEN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.vscschool.org

221 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Van Siclen Community Middle School (I.S. 218), located in the East New York section of Brooklyn, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As a community-focused institution, the school is designed to provide a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and social-emotional growth. It is part of the New York City Department of Education’s district system and aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond through a curriculum aligned with state standards.

Beyond standard academics, the school typically integrates "community school" initiatives, which often involve partnerships with local organizations to provide extended learning opportunities, mental health support, and extracurricular activities. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and neighborhood resources, Van Siclen seeks to address the holistic needs of its students, helping them navigate the challenges of middle school while encouraging personal responsibility and academic achievement within their local Brooklyn community.

221

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN SICLEN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	58
Black	148
Asian	3
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Black
148 (67.0 %)
Hispanic
58 (26.2 %)
White
7 (3.2 %)
Asian
3 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19
Phone:	(718)927-4701
Website:	http://www.vscschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	221
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 68

Grade 8 97