BROWNSVILLE COLLABORATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.brownsvillecollaborative.org

279 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Brownsville Collaborative Middle School (BCMS), located at 85 Watkins Street in Brooklyn, is a public school dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that prioritizes academic excellence and personal growth. The school emphasizes a "collaborative" approach, working closely with families, educators, and the local community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. By focusing on critical thinking, social-emotional learning, and high academic standards, BCMS strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school and beyond, all while nurturing their curiosity and confidence.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, BCMS is known for creating a tight-knit school culture that values inclusivity and student voice. The school provides various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to engage students’ diverse interests and talents. By leveraging its position within the Brownsville neighborhood, the school seeks to empower its students to become proactive, responsible, and engaged citizens who are equipped to succeed in an evolving world.

279

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROWNSVILLE COLLABORATIVE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	97
Black	170
Two or More	1
American Indian	8

Black
170 (60.9 %)
Hispanic
97 (34.8 %)
American Indian
8 (2.9 %)
White
3 (1.1 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

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 #23
Phone:	(718)495-1202
Website:	http://www.brownsvillecollaborative.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	257
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 86

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 102

Ungraded 2