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Middle School 839

713 Caton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 321 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 839 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Middle School 839 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Middle School 839's student population of 321 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Middle School 839 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 839 is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#2225 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Middle School 839, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle School 839 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle School 839 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Middle School 839 and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Middle School 839 and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
14%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Middle School 839 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Middle School 839 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Middle School 839 and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Middle School 839 and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Middle School 839 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Middle School 839.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle School 839 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle School 839 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Middle School 839 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 839's ranking?
Middle School 839 is ranked #2225 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle School 839 often compared to?
Middle School 839is often viewed alongside schools like New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 839?
321 students attend Middle School 839.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Middle School 839 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 839?
Middle School 839 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 839 offer ?
Middle School 839 offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 839 part of?
In what neighborhood is Middle School 839 located?
Middle School 839 is located in the Windsor Terrace neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Windsor Terrace.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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