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#1859 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 39% in state

Middle School for Art and Philosphy

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #18 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #18 middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1084 LENOX RD, Brooklyn, NY 11212

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 48% proficient (2022)
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics5.8Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+1.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism50.7%

Students at Middle School for Art and Philosphy score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
41%
2010
Math
27%
ELA
23%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
28%
2012
Math
4%
ELA
12%
2013
Math
9%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
14%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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

90.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Middle School for Art and Philosphy 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 87Very 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
Lamad Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.76–80.2 mi167Compare →
Brooklyn Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–120.3 mi1,264Compare →
Riverdale Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–80.4 mi117Compare →
Is 392Enrollment path unverified4.56–80.5 mi307Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

New York City Geographic District #18

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#10 of 33
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.

Middle School for Art and Philosphy is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Middle School for Art and Philosphy

Middle School for Art and Philosphy is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #18, serving approximately 152 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,859 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Middle School for Art and Philosphy

What grades does Middle School for Art and Philosphy serve?

Middle School for Art and Philosphy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Middle School for Art and Philosphy?

Middle School for Art and Philosphy has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School for Art and Philosphy?

The student-teacher ratio at Middle School for Art and Philosphy is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middle School for Art and Philosphy rank in NY?

Middle School for Art and Philosphy ranks #1,859 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Middle School for Art and Philosphy's MySchoolScout rating?

Middle School for Art and Philosphy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Middle School for Art and Philosphy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle School for Art and Philosphy has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Middle School for Art and Philosphy a charter school?

No, Middle School for Art and Philosphy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Middle School for Art and Philosphy a Title I school?

No, Middle School for Art and Philosphy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle School for Art and Philosphy?

90.1% of students at Middle School for Art and Philosphy 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
152
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.7%
Area population (ZIP 11212)
87,946
Area average commute
50.1 min
Area median age
35.6
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

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