Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur
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(718)574-2345
- Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur serves 178 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 50%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 14:1.
Top Placements
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur's student population of 178 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 178 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
| Overall School Rank | #3244 out of 4,239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 50% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 26% |
| Black | 84% | 17% |
| White | n/a | 44% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New York City Geographic #16 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is Boys And Girls High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Brooklyn Brownstone School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brooklyn Brooklyn Brownstone School Grades: PK-5 | 246 students
0.0 miles
272 Mcdonough St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718)573-2307 0.0 PK-5 246 - Brooklyn Boys And Girls High School Grades: 9-12 | 384 students
0.2 miles
1700 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718)467-1700 0.2 9-12 384 - Brooklyn P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 387 students
0.3 miles
500 Macon St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718)453-0780 0.3 PK-8 387 - Brooklyn Research And Service High School Grades: 9-12 | 231 students
0.3 miles
1700 Fulton St
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(718)804-6800 0.3 9-12 231 - Brooklyn P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks Grades: PK-5 | 587 students
0.4 miles
180 Chauncey St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718)493-9681 0.4 PK-5 587
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