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Mott Hall IV

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

A New York City Geographic District #23 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

411 THATFORD AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-29.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Chronic Absenteeism73.6%

Students at Mott Hall IV score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
36%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2013
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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 31 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

97.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mott Hall IV 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 81Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 69Bikeable

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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
Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)Enrollment path unverified5.36–80.3 mi82Compare →
Riverdale Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–80.3 mi117Compare →
Mott Hall Bridges AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.26–80.5 mi121Compare →
School of the Future BrooklynEnrollment path unverified6.16–80.6 mi127Compare →

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
#26 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.

Mott Hall IV is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mott Hall IV

Mott Hall IV is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #23, serving approximately 110 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,319 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mott Hall IV

What grades does Mott Hall IV serve?

Mott Hall IV serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mott Hall IV?

Mott Hall IV has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mott Hall IV?

The student-teacher ratio at Mott Hall IV is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mott Hall IV rank in NY?

Mott Hall IV ranks #4,319 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Mott Hall IV's MySchoolScout rating?

Mott Hall IV has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Mott Hall IV?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mott Hall IV has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mott Hall IV a charter school?

No, Mott Hall IV is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mott Hall IV a Title I school?

No, Mott Hall IV is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mott Hall IV?

97.3% of students at Mott Hall IV 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
110
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
73.6%
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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