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Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)

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

A New York City Geographic District #23 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

985 ROCKAWAY AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212

  • Math 20% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 47% proficient (2022)
  • 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-0.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism53.7%

Students at Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 34% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
56%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
18%
2013
Math
11%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 30 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 64Bikeable

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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
Mott Hall IVEnrollment path unverified3.86–80.3 mi110Compare →
Riverdale Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–80.5 mi117Compare →
Middle School for Art and PhilosphyEnrollment path unverified6.86–80.7 mi152Compare →
Legacy School of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified7.46–80.8 mi192Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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
#17 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.

Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)

Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #23, serving approximately 82 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #3,302 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)

What grades does Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) serve?

Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?

Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?

The student-teacher ratio at Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) rank in NY?

Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) ranks #3,302 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) 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 Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) a charter school?

No, Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) a Title I school?

No, Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)?

96.3% of students at Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy) 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
82
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.7%
Phone
(718) 922-4690
Area population (ZIP 11212)
87,946
Area average commute
50.1 min
Area median age
35.6

Official sources & links

Search for school website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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