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#1474 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 31% in state

MS 935

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #19 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #19 middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

76 DINSMORE PL, Brooklyn, NY 11208

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics6.0Average58%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent42%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Chronic Absenteeism12.4%

Students at MS 935 score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

85.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where MS 935 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 88Very Walkable
  • Transit 89Excellent Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable

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

Median income

$59,988

Median home value

$638,200

Median rent

$1,563/mo

College educated

15.8%

Homeownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

20.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Highland Park Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–80.5 mi246Compare →
Is 171 Abraham LincolnEnrollment path unverified5.76–80.5 mi278Compare →
Liberty Avenue Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.06–80.5 mi431Compare →
Vista AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.56–80.5 mi455Compare →

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 #19

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#11 of 52
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 935 is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About MS 935

MS 935 is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #19, serving approximately 266 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,474 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about MS 935

What grades does MS 935 serve?

MS 935 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend MS 935?

MS 935 has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 935?

The student-teacher ratio at MS 935 is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does MS 935 rank in NY?

MS 935 ranks #1,474 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is MS 935's MySchoolScout rating?

MS 935 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 935?

Based on loaded state assessment records, MS 935 has 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is MS 935 a charter school?

No, MS 935 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is MS 935 a Title I school?

No, MS 935 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for MS 935?

85.3% of students at MS 935 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
266
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.4%
Area population (ZIP 11208)
106,901
Area average commute
45.2 min
Area median age
34.3
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 11208; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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