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#2118 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 45% in state
Madiba Prep Middle School
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #16 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #16 middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1014 LAFAYETTE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11221
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 31% proficient (2022)
- 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Madiba Prep Middle School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 18 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Madiba Prep Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 92Walker's Paradise
- Transit 95Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 76Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,122
Median home value
$1,061,400
Median rent
$2,055/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 #16
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #9 of 23
- 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.
Madiba Prep Middle School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Madiba Prep Middle School
Madiba Prep Middle School is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #16, serving approximately 212 students in grades 6th-8th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,118 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Madiba Prep Middle School
What grades does Madiba Prep Middle School serve?
Madiba Prep Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Madiba Prep Middle School?
Madiba Prep Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madiba Prep Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madiba Prep Middle School is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Madiba Prep Middle School rank in NY?
Madiba Prep Middle School ranks #2,118 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Madiba Prep Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Madiba Prep Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Madiba Prep Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Madiba Prep Middle School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Madiba Prep Middle School a charter school?
No, Madiba Prep Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Madiba Prep Middle School a Title I school?
No, Madiba Prep Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madiba Prep Middle School?
91.5% of students at Madiba Prep Middle School 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
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.5%
- Phone
- (718) 574-2804
- Area population (ZIP 11221)
- 90,750
- Area average commute
- 42.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
Official sources & links
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 11221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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