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#3906 of 4,742 schools in NY

Is 392

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #23 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #23 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

104 SUTTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 64% proficient (2022)
  • 14:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-12.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.3 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
Chronic Absenteeism31.9%

Students at Is 392 score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
96%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
63%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

86.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Is 392 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$40,060

Median home value

$549,400

Median rent

$1,231/mo

College educated

16.4%

Homeownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

33.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brooklyn Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–120.3 mi1,264Compare →
Mott Hall Bridges AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.26–80.3 mi121Compare →
Riverdale Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–80.4 mi117Compare →
Lamad Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.76–80.5 mi167Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

New York City Geographic District #23

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#22 of 28
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.

Is 392 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Is 392

Is 392 is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #23, serving approximately 307 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,906 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Is 392

What grades does Is 392 serve?

Is 392 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Is 392?

Is 392 has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Is 392?

The student-teacher ratio at Is 392 is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Is 392 rank in NY?

Is 392 ranks #3,906 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Is 392's MySchoolScout rating?

Is 392 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 392?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Is 392 has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Is 392 a charter school?

No, Is 392 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Is 392 a Title I school?

No, Is 392 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Is 392?

86.3% of students at Is 392 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.9%
Area population (ZIP 11212)
87,946
Area average commute
50.1 min
Area median age
35.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 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 11212; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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