Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

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Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School is a small public middle school in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of just 69 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low statewide rankings, underperforming test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Over the past 10 years, Middle School 266 has ranked in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools, with a ranking as low as 1,247 out of 1,407 schools in the 2014-2015 school year. Its current ranking for the 2022-2023 school year is 1,216 out of 1,500 schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on the New York State Assessments are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 35.71% of 6th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 47.09% in the New York City Geographic District #13 and 45.82% statewide. Additionally, 91.3% of students at Middle School 266 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Middle School 266 consistently underperforms. For instance, Bridges: A School For Exploration And Equity, located just 1.23 miles away, ranked 176 out of 1,500 New York middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year, with significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments. This suggests that the unique challenges faced by Middle School 266 may require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address the needs of its diverse student population and improve educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 62 Park Pl
       Brooklyn, NY  11217


(718) 230-1216

District: New York City Geographic District #13

SchoolDigger Rank:
1216th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $50,279 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  4.6 Help
Number of students:  69

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.0%
Hispanic:
42.0%
White:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.3% Help


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Compare Details Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School ranks worse than 81.1% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #13. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.46. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #13. Student population at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42%), Hispanic (42%), White (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School is 4.6, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #13! (See more...)
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Compare Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School employs 14.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School is $50,279, which is the highest among 7 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #13!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School 1216th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #13:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #13 617th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.98 665th 1095 39.3%
2007 57.34 580th 1123 48.4%
2008 45.11 797th 1185 32.7%
2009 53.29 750th 1224 38.7%
2010 29.65 931st 1243 25.1%
2011 31.65 934th 1295 27.9%
2012 25.65 1042nd 1337 22.1%
2013 26.65 1032nd 1373 24.8%
2014 17.87 1192nd 1401 14.9%
2015 15.40 1247th 1407 11.4%
2016 21.44 1180th 1429 17.4%
2017 25.62 1126th 1455 22.6%
2018 30.76 1028th 1438 28.5%
2019 32.93 962nd 1439 33.1%
2021 89.21 98th 1242 92.1%
2022 31.73 1037th 1479 29.9%
2023 24.46 1216th 1500 18.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.83 237th 1170 79.7%
2019 48.85 430th 1139 62.2%
2022 53.26 414th 1283 67.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.05 761st 1245 38.9%
2019 33.54 835th 1241 32.7%
2022 42.35 696th 1306 46.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.67 176th 392 55.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.16 859th 1353 36.5%
2019 41.11 806th 1370 41.2%
2022 30.12 1063rd 1454 26.9%
2023 27.52 1139th 1463 22.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.16 1102nd 1352 18.5%
2019 27.29 1019th 1366 25.4%
2022 28.73 1089th 1455 25.2%
2023 24.65 1190th 1464 18.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.72 361st 663 45.6%
2019 49.42 271st 653 58.5%
2022 40.39 415th 706 41.2%
2023 27.04 549th 696 21.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.54 746th 810 7.9%
2022 27.81 707th 914 22.6%
2023 17.31 860th 943 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Saturday, November 16, 2019

Open Quote I believe the school wants to head in the best direction under the new administration. However, there are issues with bullying and students who are constantly in the hallways. There needs to be more effort put into social emotional awareness as well as REAL consequences for students who are not attending classes. Unhappy students cannot perform well and students who do not attend cannot show their potential. I have looked at the data and in terms of district and state 266 is still not meeting any. I believe that there are some great teachers here, but others who could do better. With that said parent accountability is also a factor and contributes to a child's success. Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, October 23, 2015

Open Quote This rating system is ridiculous. We have an incredible school that meets the various needs of all of our students. We offer a wide array of activities to nurture the whole student. We have an amazing music program with band, orchestra, choir and rock band. We also offer French and Foreign language. Our school is part of ongoing STEM programs including the Billion Oyster project as well as robotics and computer programming. We have teachers who truly care about the well-being of their students and administrators and support staff who consistently go above and beyond. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 7 112 5 60 0 n/a n/a 0 184
2002 2 108 3 69 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 2 108 3 69 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 3 111 4 67 2 n/a n/a 0 187
2005 5 155 8 66 3 n/a n/a 0 237
2006 6 151 5 67 1 n/a n/a 0 230
2007 5 137 3 69 2 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 5 144 3 71 2 n/a n/a 0 225
2009 3 139 3 55 2 n/a n/a 0 202
2010 2 157 1 41 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2011 1 163 0 32 0 0 0 0 196
2012 1 145 1 42 0 0 0 0 189
2013 3 102 2 50 0 0 0 0 157
2014 4 88 3 48 0 0 0 0 143
2015 2 89 1 37 2 0 0 0 131
2016 0 103 1 26 1 0 0 0 131
2017 3 129 4 26 0 1 1 0 164
2018 7 122 3 26 1 1 1 0 161
2019 4 114 2 36 0 1 1 0 158
2020 7 110 0 51 0 0 0 0 168
2021 8 92 0 49 0 1 0 0 150
2022 11 56 0 42 0 0 0 0 109
2023 9 29 0 29 1 0 1 0 69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 184 10.0 18.4 77.7
2002 183 n/a n/a n/a
2003 183 n/a n/a n/a
2004 187 n/a n/a n/a
2005 237 n/a n/a 0
2006 230 13.0 17.7 69.6
2007 216 12.0 18.0 79.6
2008 225 13.0 17.3 81.8
2009 202 13.0 15.5 92.1
2010 201 12.0 16.7 n/a
2011 196 15.0 13.0 92.3
2012 189 13.0 14.5 84.1
2013 157 13.0 12.0 84.7
2014 143 12.0 11.9 79.7
2015 131 13.0 10.0 82.4
2016 131 11.0 11.9 80.2
2017 164 13.8 11.8 78
2018 161 15.0 10.7 86.3
2019 158 16.0 9.8 81
2020 168 18.0 9.3 75
2021 150 20.3 7.3 78.7
2022 109 19.4 5.6 81.7
2023 69 14.8 4.6 91.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 184 10.0 18.4 77.7
2002 183 n/a n/a n/a
2003 183 n/a n/a n/a
2004 187 n/a n/a n/a
2005 237 n/a n/a 0
2006 230 13.0 17.7 69.6
2007 216 12.0 18.0 79.6
2008 225 13.0 17.3 81.8
2009 202 13.0 15.5 92.1
2010 201 12.0 16.7 n/a
2011 196 15.0 13.0 92.3
2012 189 13.0 14.5 84.1
2013 157 13.0 12.0 84.7
2014 143 12.0 11.9 79.7
2015 131 13.0 10.0 82.4
2016 131 11.0 11.9 80.2
2017 164 13.8 11.8 78
2018 161 15.0 10.7 86.3
2019 158 16.0 9.8 81
2020 168 18.0 9.3 75
2021 150 20.3 7.3 78.7
2022 109 19.4 5.6 81.7
2023 69 14.8 4.6 91.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely Immunized
201597.6%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,938 (9.0%) $19,709 (91.0%) $21,647
2020 $926 (4.4%) $20,292 (95.6%) $21,218
2021 $2,047 (7.8%) $24,060 (92.2%) $26,107
2022 $5,238 (14.5%) $30,849 (85.5%) $36,087
2023 $5,870 (11.7%) $44,408 (88.3%) $50,279

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 962nd of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1216th of 1500 Middle schools
 14.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School)3435.7
 1.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #13)3847.1
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School)1823.1
 5.1%
   6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #13)2935.6
 6.6%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School)3631.3
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #13)3953.7
 14.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School)2933.3
 4.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #13)3141.7
 10.7%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School)3336.8
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #13)4256.7
 14.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School)4229.4
 12.6%
   8th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #13)2526.1
 1.1%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15869
 56.3%
African American11429
 74.6%
American Indian01
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic3629
 19.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White49
 125%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81%91.3%
 10.3%


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Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School ranks in the bottom 18.9% of New York middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 69 students attended Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School.

Students at Middle School 266 Park Place Community Middle School are 42% African American, 42% Hispanic, 13% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.


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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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