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#209 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 4% in state

MS 936 Arts Off 3rd

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #20 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #20 middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

270 59TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11220

  • Math 47% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 65% proficient (2022)
  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change+3.35 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendImproving
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile67th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Chronic Absenteeism16.2%

Students at MS 936 Arts Off 3rd score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
51%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

77.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where MS 936 Arts Off 3rd 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 93Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 96Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 72Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$64,201

Median home value

$1,021,200

Median rent

$1,688/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

27.6%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11220; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bay Ridge Prepatory SchoolPrivate · tuition4.2privateK–120.8 mi358Compare →
Is 136 Charles O DeweyEnrollment path unverified5.36–80.9 mi523Compare →
Sunset Park PrepEnrollment path unverified5.26–80.9 mi436Compare →
Jhs 220 John J PershingEnrollment path unverified9.16–81.0 mi1,236Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

New York City Geographic District #20

Schools in district
45
Rank in district
#6 of 45
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 936 Arts Off 3rd is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #20; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About MS 936 Arts Off 3rd

MS 936 Arts Off 3rd is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #20, serving approximately 463 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #209 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about MS 936 Arts Off 3rd

What grades does MS 936 Arts Off 3rd serve?

MS 936 Arts Off 3rd serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend MS 936 Arts Off 3rd?

MS 936 Arts Off 3rd has an enrollment of approximately 463 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at MS 936 Arts Off 3rd?

The student-teacher ratio at MS 936 Arts Off 3rd is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does MS 936 Arts Off 3rd rank in NY?

MS 936 Arts Off 3rd ranks #209 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is MS 936 Arts Off 3rd's MySchoolScout rating?

MS 936 Arts Off 3rd has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 936 Arts Off 3rd?

Based on loaded state assessment records, MS 936 Arts Off 3rd has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is MS 936 Arts Off 3rd a charter school?

No, MS 936 Arts Off 3rd is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is MS 936 Arts Off 3rd a Title I school?

No, MS 936 Arts Off 3rd is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for MS 936 Arts Off 3rd?

77.1% of students at MS 936 Arts Off 3rd 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
463
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.2%
Area population (ZIP 11220)
90,792
Area average commute
43.6 min
Area median age
37.2
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 11220; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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