Is 228 David a Boody

IS 228 David A Boody serves 1,549 students in grades 6 through 8 in Brooklyn's bustling urban environment. This middle school maintains a manageable 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 111 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for meaningful student-teacher interactions in the classroom. Academically, the school earns a solid 6.8 out of 10 rating and ranks in the 77th percentile among New York's middle schools.

Students demonstrate stronger performance in English Language Arts, with 67% achieving proficiency or above, while mathematics shows room for growth at 53% proficiency. These results reflect the school's ongoing focus on supporting student achievement across core subject areas. The school draws from a diverse neighborhood where families have a median household income of $61,356, and about one-third of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The community shows a mix of economic backgrounds, with a poverty rate of 20.8%, creating an environment where students from various circumstances learn together. IS 228 David A Boody sits in Brooklyn's 11223 zip code area, home to over 80,000 residents in a vibrant urban setting that provides students with exposure to the rich cultural and educational opportunities that come with big-city living.