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#518 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 11% in state

Madeleine Brennan School (the)

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #20 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #20 middle school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.

8010 12TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11228

  • Math 73% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.28 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency73.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+33.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+33.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment5.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Madeleine Brennan School (the) score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency73%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 75% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
59%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
73%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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

78.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Madeleine Brennan School (the) 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 73Excellent Transit
  • Bike 51Bikeable

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

Median income

$80,737

Median home value

$1,131,700

Median rent

$1,828/mo

College educated

37.1%

Homeownership

54.7%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jhs 259 William MckinleyEnrollment path unverified8.36–80.5 mi1,724Compare →
Christa Mcauliffe School (the) /is 187Enrollment path unverified8.36–80.8 mi929Compare →
Poly Prep Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–120.8 mi1,081Compare →
Jhs 227 Edward B ShallowEnrollment path unverified7.86–80.9 mi1,358Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #20

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#18 of 45
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.

Madeleine Brennan School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madeleine Brennan School (the)

Madeleine Brennan School (the) is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #20, serving approximately 1,591 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #518 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madeleine Brennan School (the)

What grades does Madeleine Brennan School (the) serve?

Madeleine Brennan School (the) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Madeleine Brennan School (the)?

Madeleine Brennan School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 1,591 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madeleine Brennan School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Madeleine Brennan School (the) is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madeleine Brennan School (the) rank in NY?

Madeleine Brennan School (the) ranks #518 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Madeleine Brennan School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Madeleine Brennan School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Madeleine Brennan School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madeleine Brennan School (the) has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Madeleine Brennan School (the) a charter school?

No, Madeleine Brennan School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Madeleine Brennan School (the) a Title I school?

No, Madeleine Brennan School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madeleine Brennan School (the)?

78.4% of students at Madeleine Brennan School (the) 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
1,591
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
99
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 11228)
42,325
Area average commute
41.7 min
Area median age
44.1
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 11228; 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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