Below Average
#3906 of 4,742 schools in NY
Is 392
Middle School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
104 SUTTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
4.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher
14:1
Score
4.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,906 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#476 of 570
public schools
In district
#22 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
Equity
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Is 392
Middle School in Brooklyn · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Is 392
Is 392 is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23. Is 392 serves approximately 307 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. Is 392 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,906 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Is 392 show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
32% of students at Is 392 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 392 — Students at Is 392 score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
86.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 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: 1.8/10.
How Is 392 Compares
See how Is 392 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
104 SUTTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Is 392 may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ART AND PHILOSPHY (rated 6.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is RIVERDALE AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RONALD EDMONDS LEARNING CENTER II (rated 5.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,060
Median Home Value
$549,400
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
Population
87,946
College Educated
16.4%
Homeownership
13.8%
Avg Commute
50.1 min
Poverty Rate
33.7%
Median Age
35.6
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 86.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (718) 498-2491
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23- District Enrollment
- 8,334
- Schools in District
- 28
- District Rank
- #22 of 28
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