Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts

272 Macdonough St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 178 students in grades 6-8, Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School News

  • These School Projects Won Part Of Bed-Stuy's $1M Participatory Budget - 05/24/2022
    BED-STUY, BROOKLYN - Three Bed-Stuy schools will get a slice of $1 million from their local council member to fund upgrade projects this year.
    Here's a look at the projects that ...morewon and how much they will cost:
    Multimedia studio for MS 35 $350,000: Funding to construct a multimedia studio for MS 35 with A/V equipment, recording interface, digital audio workstations, and studio speakers and instruments.
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  • Stephen Decatur Middle School hosts annual Unity Walk for Black History Month - 02/06/2020
    Students from Stephen Decatur Middle School 35 hosted their second annual Unity Walk in honor of Black History Month on Wednesday.The entire school community, including teachers, students and their families, ...moremarched through the streets of Bed-Stuy. They went from Fulton Street to Restoration Plaza with the message, "We are equal, we stand together." hide

Top Rankings

Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts's student population of 178 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
178 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts is 0.34, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#3323 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤10%
55%
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50-54%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
10%
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Hispanic
13%
29%
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Black
80%
16%
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White
4%
41%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Ballet, Basketball, Dance, Intramural Sports Only

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Chess Club, Coding, Crew Initiative, Debate Team, Girls Inc., Mock Trial, Oratory Contest, Portfolio Art Development, Step Team, Student Government

Arts and Music Programs:
Broadway Junior, Dance, Dance Ensemble, Visual Arts
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 10/06/2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts's ranking?
Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts is ranked #3323 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts often compared to?
Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Madiba Prep Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts?
178 students attend Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts?
Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts offer ?
Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts part of?
Stephen Decatur Magnet School of Leadership, Exploration, and the Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 178 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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