Summary:
The 11215 zip code in Brooklyn, New York is home to 5 middle schools serving grades 6-8, with a mix of high-performing and average-performing institutions. The standout schools in the area are New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts and Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation, which consistently rank among the top 100-200 middle schools in New York and boast exceptional academic outcomes.
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts and Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation have significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math compared to the New York City Geographic District #15 and state averages, with 84-87% and 70-93% proficiency, respectively. These top-performing schools also have lower free/reduced lunch rates and higher spending per student, suggesting they may have additional resources and support that contribute to their academic success. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios at these schools are relatively low, which could be a factor in their strong outcomes.
While the other middle schools in the 11215 zip code, including Middle School 51 William Alexander, Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget, and Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, also perform better than the district and state averages, they do not reach the same level of excellence as the top two schools. This highlights the significant variation in academic performance even within a relatively small geographic area.
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