Serving 185 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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- 05/24/2022
BED-STUY, BROOKLYN - Three Bed-Stuy schools will get a slice of $1 million from their local council member to fund upgrade projects this year. Here's a look at the projects that ...morewon and how much they will cost: Multimedia studio for MS 35 $350,000: Funding to construct a multimedia studio for MS 35 with A/V equipment, recording interface, digital audio workstations, and studio speakers and instruments. hide
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Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Club or Organization: Art Club, Chess Club, Coding, Crew Initiative, Debate Team, Girls Inc., Mock Trial, Oratory Contest, Portfolio Art Development, Step Team, Student Government
Arts and Music Programs: Broadway Junior, Dance, Dance Ensemble, Visual Arts
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
What is Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur's ranking?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is ranked #2410 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur often compared to?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decaturis often viewed alongside schools like Madiba Prep Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur?
185 students attend Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur offer ?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur part of?
In what neighborhood is Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur located?
Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur is located in the Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Stuyvesant Heights.
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