Serving 176 students in grades 6-8, Madiba Prep Middle School 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 45-49% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Madiba Prep Middle School serves an attendance area in Brooklyn, NY, covering approximately 1.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Madiba Prep Middle School's student population of 176 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Madiba Prep Middle School 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 Madiba Prep Middle School is 0.56, 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
#2926 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
45%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-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 Madiba Prep Middle School's ranking?
Madiba Prep Middle School is ranked #2926 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Madiba Prep Middle School often compared to?
Madiba Prep Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Madiba Prep Middle School?
176 students attend Madiba Prep Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Madiba Prep Middle School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Madiba Prep Middle School?
Madiba Prep Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madiba Prep Middle School offer ?
Madiba Prep Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Madiba Prep Middle School part of?
Madiba Prep Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #16.
In what neighborhood is Madiba Prep Middle School located?
Madiba Prep Middle School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
From what I'm seeing this new school I'm going to is amazing.
1 10/10/2025
This school is not a place I would want my child to attend. The environment here is not one that is conducive to producing a well adjusted/educated person. It is run like a prison.
1 10/10/2025
This school Removed because the kids here get bulled and hurt.
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