Sid Miller Academy

Sid Miller Academy serves 595 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sid Miller Academy's student population of 595 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
595 students
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
S.O.A.R.ing to Greater Heights

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sid Miller Academy is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
21%
31%
Black
60%
15%
White
6%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
(22-23)
65.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sid Miller Academy?
595 students attend Sid Miller Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Sid Miller Academy students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Asian, 6% 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 6:1, 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.
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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 595 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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