Summary:
The 11235 zip code area of Brooklyn, New York is home to two middle schools: IS 98 Bay Academy and Junior High School 14 Shell Bank. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and operate within the New York City Geographic District #21 and New York City Geographic District #22.
Based on the data, IS 98 Bay Academy stands out as an exceptional middle school, ranking among the top 35 in New York state for the 2024-2025 school year with a 5-star rating. The school's test scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels, with 88-97% of students proficient or better in ELA and Math, compared to 51-74% for the district and 47-56% for the state. In contrast, Junior High School 14 Shell Bank appears to be a lower-performing school, with test scores below the district and state averages in most subjects and grade levels.
While Junior High School 14 Shell Bank has a higher spending per student ($41,553) and a lower student-teacher ratio (9.3 students per teacher) compared to IS 98 Bay Academy ($23,798 per student and 19.6 students per teacher), these factors do not appear to translate into better academic outcomes. Both schools serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates of 63.15% and 90.59%, respectively.
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