Serving 474 students in grades 6-8, I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey 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 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IS 136 Charles O Dewey is located in Brooklyn, NY, serving an attendance zone that spans approximately 7.6 square miles. Most families are within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
474 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey is 0.21, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4272 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
89%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey's ranking?
I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey is ranked #4272 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey often compared to?
I.s. 136 Charles O Deweyis often viewed alongside schools like Sunset Park Prep by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey?
474 students attend I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey?
I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey offer ?
I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey part of?
I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey is part of New York City Geographic District #15.
In what neighborhood is I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey located?
I.s. 136 Charles O Dewey is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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