Serving 177 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur 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 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 7:1 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 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur's student population of 177 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2410 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
13%
30%
Black
82%
16%
White
2%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Ballet, Basketball, Dance, Intramural Sports Only
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Chess Club, Coding, Crew Initiative, Debate Team, Girls Inc., Mock Trial, Oratory Contest, Portfolio Art Development, Step Team, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs:
Broadway Junior, Dance, Dance Ensemble, Visual Arts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur's ranking?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is ranked #2410 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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 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?
177 students attend Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur has a student ration of 7:1, 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 School District.
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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