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#2116 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 45% in state
MS 35 Stephen Decatur
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #16 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #16 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
272 MACDONOUGH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11233
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at MS 35 Stephen Decatur score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where MS 35 Stephen Decatur sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 99Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 71Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,034
Median home value
$1,013,000
Median rent
$1,613/mo
College educated
32.5%
Homeownership
23.1%
Poverty rate
23.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Bedford Stuyvesant Collegiate Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 5–9 | 0.5 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Ember Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Excellence Boys Charter School of Bedford StuyvesantCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | K–9 | 0.5 mi | 436 | Compare → |
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 #16
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #7 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.
MS 35 Stephen Decatur is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About MS 35 Stephen Decatur
MS 35 Stephen Decatur is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #16, serving approximately 177 students in grades 6th-8th with a 6.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,116 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about MS 35 Stephen Decatur
What grades does MS 35 Stephen Decatur serve?
MS 35 Stephen Decatur serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend MS 35 Stephen Decatur?
MS 35 Stephen Decatur has an enrollment of approximately 177 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 35 Stephen Decatur?
The student-teacher ratio at MS 35 Stephen Decatur is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does MS 35 Stephen Decatur rank in NY?
MS 35 Stephen Decatur ranks #2,116 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is MS 35 Stephen Decatur's MySchoolScout rating?
MS 35 Stephen Decatur 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 MS 35 Stephen Decatur?
Based on loaded state assessment records, MS 35 Stephen Decatur has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is MS 35 Stephen Decatur a charter school?
No, MS 35 Stephen Decatur is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is MS 35 Stephen Decatur a Title I school?
No, MS 35 Stephen Decatur is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for MS 35 Stephen Decatur?
92.7% of students at MS 35 Stephen Decatur 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
- 177
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (718) 574-2345
- Area population (ZIP 11233)
- 82,711
- Area average commute
- 40.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 11233; 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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