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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 11208


At a glance
7
Schools
2,223
Students
Top rankedVista Academy597th of 1,500 New York middle schools
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Biggest riser
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln up 173 spots statewide this year
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Smallest classes
Junior High School 218 James P Sinnott 9.3 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 11208 zip code area of Brooklyn, New York is home to 7 middle schools that are part of the New York City Geographic District #19, which is ranked 726 out of 874 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and low-performing schools, with notable disparities in student outcomes and resource allocation.

Among the standout schools, Vista Academy ranks 597 out of 1,500 New York middle schools, the highest in the group, and consistently earns a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. It outperforms the district and state averages in most subject areas, especially in math. Another top performer is Highland Park Community School, ranked 748 out of 1,500 and rated 3 out of 5 stars, the highest in the group, with strong performance in English Language Arts.

In contrast, some schools in the 11208 zip code struggle significantly, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math falling well below the district and state averages. For example, East New York Middle School Of Excellence has proficiency rates below 30% in most subject areas. The data also reveals wide variations in per-student spending, from $28,184 to $39,851, and student-teacher ratios, from 7.7 to 14.8 students per teacher, suggesting uneven resource allocation across the schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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