Serving 173 students in grades 6-8, Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 173 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The East Flatbush Community Research School serves an attendance area of approximately 0.8 square miles in Brooklyn, NY, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and the furthest edge of the zone located around 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts's student population of 173 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
173 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts 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 Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts is 0.38, 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
#4118 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
17%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
77%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-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 Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts's ranking?
Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts is ranked #4118 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts?
173 students attend Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts?
Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts offer ?
Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts part of?
Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts is part of New York City Geographic District #18.
In what neighborhood is Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts located?
Middle School Of Media Law And Fine Arts is located in the East Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 15 other public schools located in East Flatbush.
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