C
Below Average
54/100

Ms 35 Stephen Decatur

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 272 MACDONOUGH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11233
Overall
C
54/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 38% · Math 28% proficient · 36th percentile in New York
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

54
Repit Score
out of 100
177
Students
enrolled
6.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%36/100reading 46th percentile, math 26th percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 92% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +10 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (−18 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−29 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black37%27%reading +7 pts, math +3 pts65th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +16 pts, math -1 pts66th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +3 pts, math -7 pts48th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 272 MACDONOUGH ST
City Brooklyn
ZIP Code 11233
District 3600094
NCES School ID 360009402163
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 11233

Understanding the community around Ms 35 Stephen Decatur helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $57,812
Per Capita Income $34,073
Poverty Rate 20.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.1%
High School or Higher 85.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $992,800
Median Rent $1,510
Owner-Occupied 24.7%
Renter-Occupied 75.3%
View full data for ZIP 11233 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ms 35 Stephen Decatur.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 82.5%
Hispanic/Latino 13.6%
White 2.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 177
Teachers (FTE) 27.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 6.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ms 35 Stephen Decatur?
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur has a Repit School Score of 54 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ms 35 Stephen Decatur?
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur has 177 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.5:1.
What grades does Ms 35 Stephen Decatur serve?
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ms 35 Stephen Decatur receive per student?
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ms 35 Stephen Decatur in 11233 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,031,541
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,282
1-Year Change
+6.7%
% Renters
75.3%

Other Schools in 11233

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026