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#1478 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 31% in state

Edward R Murrow High School

High School · New York City Geographic District #21 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #21 high school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1600 AVE L, Brooklyn, NY 11230

  • Math 88% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2021)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency88% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency80% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+34.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation25.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism33.6%

Students at Edward R Murrow High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency88%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 80% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
93%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
96%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2017
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2020*
Math
88%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
88%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Edward R Murrow High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 94Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 89Excellent Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$69,522

Median home value

$863,400

Median rent

$1,734/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

29.7%

Poverty rate

19.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics3sports offered
1 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Urban Dove Team Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.010–120.3 mi245Compare →
Yeshivah of Flatbush Joel Braverman High SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4private9–120.4 mi669Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #21

Schools in district
40
Rank in district
#13 of 40
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Edward R Murrow High School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Edward R Murrow High School

Edward R Murrow High School is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #21, serving approximately 3,595 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,478 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

What's said publicly about Edward R Murrow High School

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Edward R. Murrow High School is a public high school located in Midwood, Brooklyn, New York City, operated by the New York City Department of Education 2. Established in 1974 by Saul Bruckner, who served as its first principal, the school was named after broadcast journalist Edward R. Murrow 2. Its founding was based on the pedagogical theories of John Dewey and the methods of John Dewey High School 2. The institution is dedicated to the arts, offering audition-based programs in music, fine and visual arts, and theater 2. Academically, the school offers 25 AP courses and over 100 electives each year 1. It has been identified as the #3 most diverse public high school in New York City 1. Recent data indicates that the Class of 2024 received $63 million in merit-based scholarships 1. The school also supports athletic activities, with 16 PSAL teams 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.ermurrowhs.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edward R Murrow High School

What grades does Edward R Murrow High School serve?

Edward R Murrow High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Edward R Murrow High School?

Edward R Murrow High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,595 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward R Murrow High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Edward R Murrow High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edward R Murrow High School rank in NY?

Edward R Murrow High School ranks #1,478 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Edward R Murrow High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edward R Murrow High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Edward R Murrow High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward R Murrow High School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Edward R Murrow High School a charter school?

No, Edward R Murrow High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Edward R Murrow High School a Title I school?

No, Edward R Murrow High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward R Murrow High School?

67.9% of students at Edward R Murrow High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,595
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
234
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.6%
Phone
(718) 258-9283
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 11230)
88,252
Area average commute
40.5 min
Area median age
36

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11230; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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