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#3300 of 4,742 schools in NY
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #19 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #19 middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 VERMONT ST, Brooklyn, NY 11207
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,419
Median home value
$657,400
Median rent
$1,443/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
26.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of the Future BrooklynEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Achievement First East New York Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,138 | Compare → |
| Liberty Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Vista AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 0.6 mi | 455 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #19
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #33 of 52
- 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.
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #19, serving approximately 302 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,300 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas
What grades does Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas serve?
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas?
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas has an enrollment of approximately 302 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas?
The student-teacher ratio at Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas rank in NY?
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas ranks #3,300 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas's MySchoolScout rating?
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas 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 Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas a charter school?
No, Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas a Title I school?
No, Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas?
91.7% of students at Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas 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
- 302
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.2%
- Phone
- (718) 498-6562
- Area population (ZIP 11207)
- 93,445
- Area average commute
- 45.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 11207; 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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