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#3292 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 136 Charles O Dewey
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
4004 4TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Enrollment
523
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
523
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
5.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,292 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#411 of 570
public schools
In district
#44 of 49
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15
Academic growth
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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About Is 136 Charles O Dewey
Is 136 Charles O Dewey is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15. Is 136 Charles O Dewey serves approximately 523 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 136 Charles O Dewey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,292 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 136 Charles O Dewey show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 7.2
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Is 136 Charles O Dewey sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Is 136 Charles O Dewey sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
35% of students at Is 136 Charles O Dewey were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Is 136 Charles O Dewey — Students at Is 136 Charles O Dewey score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 30 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.7/10.
How Is 136 Charles O Dewey Compares
See how Is 136 Charles O Dewey performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4004 4TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 136 Charles O Dewey may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. JHS 220 JOHN J PERSHING (rated 9.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD (rated 8.7/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SUNSET PARK PREP (rated 5.2/10), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11232 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$87,517
Median Home Value
$782,500
Median Rent
$1,972/mo
Population
26,681
College Educated
36.2%
Homeownership
24.2%
Avg Commute
42 min
Poverty Rate
17.1%
Median Age
36.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Is 136 Charles O Dewey
What grades does Is 136 Charles O Dewey serve?
Is 136 Charles O Dewey serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Is 136 Charles O Dewey?
Is 136 Charles O Dewey has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 136 Charles O Dewey?
The student-teacher ratio at Is 136 Charles O Dewey is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Is 136 Charles O Dewey rank in NY?
Is 136 Charles O Dewey ranks #3,292 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Is 136 Charles O Dewey's MySchoolScout rating?
Is 136 Charles O Dewey has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Is 136 Charles O Dewey?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 136 Charles O Dewey has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Is 136 Charles O Dewey a charter school?
No, Is 136 Charles O Dewey is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Is 136 Charles O Dewey a Title I school?
No, Is 136 Charles O Dewey is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 136 Charles O Dewey?
88.5% of students at Is 136 Charles O Dewey qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (718) 840-1950
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #15- District Enrollment
- 26,808
- Schools in District
- 49
- District Rank
- #44 of 49
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