Serving 175 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: MS 35 Stephen Decatur serves an attendance zone of approximately 1.6 square miles in Brooklyn, NY. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 0.8 miles to the edge of the zone, which extends up to 1.1 miles at its furthest point.
- 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 - 05/24/2022BED-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. hide - Stephen Decatur Middle School hosts annual Unity Walk for Black History Month - 02/06/2020Students 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
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur's student population of 175 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
175 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur ranks within the top 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is 0.25, 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
#1747 out of 4346 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48%
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
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
BalletBasketball
DanceIntramural Sports Only
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChess Club
CodingCrew Initiative
Debate TeamGirls Inc.
Mock TrialOratory Contest
Portfolio Art DevelopmentStep Team
Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Broadway JuniorDance
Dance EnsembleVisual Arts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur's ranking?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is ranked #1747 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur often compared to?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decaturis often viewed alongside schools like Madiba Prep Middle School, Ronald Edmonds Learning Center Ii by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur?
175 students attend Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur offer ?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur part of?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is part of New York City Geographic District #16.
In what neighborhood is Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur located?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is located in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Stuyvesant Heights.
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