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Madiba Prep Middle School vs. Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur

Should you attend Madiba Prep Middle School or Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Madiba Prep Middle School
1014 Lafayette Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11221
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur
272 Macdonough St
Brooklyn, NY 11233
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 212 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 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 177 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 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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
212 students
177 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
43% | 57%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1

Test Scores

#2926 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1747 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NY)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
52
54
Grade 7 Students
74
64
Grade 8 Students
85
58
Ungraded Students
1
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
45%
14%
% Black
48%
82%
% White
3%
2%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
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0.57
0.31

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
90%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(21-22 School Year Data)
3%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
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4
Sports
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BalletBasketball
DanceIntramural Sports Only

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
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15
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
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

 
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