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Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)

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

A New York City Geographic District #18 middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

905 WINTHROP ST, Brooklyn, NY 11203

  • Math 11% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.22 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-28.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38.5 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism56.4%

Students at Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
26%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
11%
2011
Math
19%
ELA
16%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
3%
2013
Math
7%
ELA
4%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
8%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
9%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (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 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

80.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (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 83Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 65Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,028

Median home value

$677,700

Median rent

$1,566/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

39.4%

Poverty rate

16%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kings Collegiate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–120.0 mi1,205Compare →
Lamad Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.76–80.3 mi167Compare →
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–120.5 mi1,370Compare →
Brooklyn Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–120.5 mi1,264Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

New York City Geographic District #18

Schools in district
34
Rank in district
#28 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 of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)

Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #18, serving approximately 195 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,465 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)

What grades does Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) serve?

Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)?

Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) rank in NY?

Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) ranks #3,465 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) a charter school?

No, Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) a Title I school?

No, Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (the)?

80.5% of students at Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (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
195
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.4%
Area population (ZIP 11203)
76,853
Area average commute
46 min
Area median age
43.2
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 11203; 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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