Serving 267 students in grades 6-8, Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas 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 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: JHS 292 Margaret S Douglas serves an attendance area of approximately 0.8 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, typically within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 0.5 miles to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas's student population of 267 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas 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 Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas is 0.70, 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
#3088 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
10%
Hispanic
39%
31%
Black
31%
15%
White
2%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)82.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rockets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas's ranking?
Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas is ranked #3088 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas often compared to?
Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglasis often viewed alongside schools like East New York Family Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas?
267 students attend Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 25% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas?
Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas offer ?
Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas part of?
Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas is part of New York City Geographic District #19.
In what neighborhood is Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas located?
Junior High School 292 Margaret S Douglas is located in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 41 other public schools located in East New York.
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