Is Restoration Academy a good school?

Restoration Academy ranks in the bottom 9.9% of New York middle schools.

How many students attend Restoration Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 94 students attended Restoration Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Restoration Academy?

Students at Restoration Academy are 71% African American, 17% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% American Indian.

Restoration Academy

Summary:

Restoration Academy is a public middle school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 94 students. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 71.28% African American, 17.02% Hispanic, and 7.45% Asian.

Restoration Academy's academic performance is significantly lower than the district and state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 26.92% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 47.09% in the district and 45.82% statewide. In math, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 11.54% of 6th-graders, 0% of 7th-graders, and 9.09% of 8th-graders meeting or exceeding the standards. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York middle schools, with a ranking of 1351 out of 1500 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. Restoration Academy's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as male students and students with low socioeconomic status.

When comparing Restoration Academy to other nearby middle schools, such as Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming its peers. Middle School 35 Stephen Decatur, located just 0.6 miles away, outperformed Restoration Academy across multiple subject areas and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. Despite Restoration Academy's relatively high per-student spending of $41,704 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, the increased funding does not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

31 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216

(718) 245-8766

District: New York City Geographic District #13

SchoolDigger Rank:
1351^st of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $41,704

Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Number of students: 94

Racial breakdown:

African American:

71.3%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Asian:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Restoration Academy ranks worse than 90.1% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks last among 7 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #13. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (71.3%), Hispanic (17%), Asian (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 96.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the New York City Geographic District #13. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Restoration Academy is 8.1. 3 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #13 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Restoration Academy employs 11.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Restoration Academy is $41,704, which is the 2^nd highest among 7 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #13.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Restoration Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Restoration Academy 1351^st of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Restoration Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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New York City Geographic District #13:

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

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Rank History for Restoration Academy

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Rank History for all students at Restoration Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	24.25	868^th	1095	20.7%
2007	24.23	890^th	1123	20.7%
2008	15.72	1010^th	1185	14.8%
2009	17.16	1051^st	1224	14.1%
2010	8.57	1147^th	1243	7.7%
2011	13.23	1130^th	1295	12.7%
2012	9.62	1217^th	1337	9.0%
2013	11.65	1290^th	1373	6.0%
2014	13.56	1273^rd	1401	9.1%
2015	17.59	1202^nd	1407	14.6%
2016	21.77	1166^th	1429	18.4%
2017	15.84	1306^th	1455	10.2%
2018	15.96	1290^th	1438	10.3%
2019	16.01	1291^st	1439	10.3%
2022	15.62	1334^th	1479	9.8%
2023	16.83	1351^st	1500	9.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Restoration Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	46.56	506^th	1170	56.8%
2019	26.94	966^th	1139	15.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Restoration Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	19.32	1119^th	1241	9.8%
2022	28.71	1007^th	1306	22.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Restoration Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.50	322^nd	543	40.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Restoration Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	10.66	1298^th	1353	4.1%
2019	16.00	1240^th	1370	9.5%
2022	20.61	1240^th	1454	14.7%
2023	21.77	1237^th	1463	15.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Restoration Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	25.10	1083^rd	1352	19.9%
2019	17.00	1225^th	1366	10.3%
2022	13.61	1365^th	1455	6.2%
2023	14.57	1353^rd	1464	7.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Restoration Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	33.23	458^th	663	30.9%
2019	34.35	422^nd	653	35.4%
2022	28.40	529^th	706	25.1%
2023	27.24	547^th	696	21.4%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Thursday, March 3, 2022

Do not be fooled by pretty new pictures and paint, this school is a pipeline to prison now the old principal left and its been one bad joke after another one. There are afew teachers and counselors who care about kids but the paras are off the street and so is that principal. I would say stay away from the district all together because they know whats going on in here and dont do anything. I hope Adams just merges this school with the elementary that principal at 93 seems to have some sense. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Restoration Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	4	250	3	23	4	n/a	n/a	284
2006	5	233	2	27	4	n/a	n/a	271
2007	3	193	1	21	2	n/a	n/a	220
2008	1	207	4	19	3	n/a	n/a	234
2009	0	225	6	28	2	n/a	n/a	261
2010	1	223	3	24	1	n/a	n/a	252
2011	2	210	7	23	1	0	0	243
2012	2	190	7	19	0	2	0	220
2013	3	173	10	17	1	3	0	207
2014	4	125	11	19	1	0	0	160
2015	3	88	13	14	1	0	0	119
2016	2	62	16	14	3	0	0	97
2017	5	66	14	17	3	1	0	106
2018	6	71	8	18	2	1	0	106
2019	4	63	7	15	2	1	1	93
2020	1	65	7	11	1	0	2	87
2021	2	60	8	9	3	0	2	84
2022	1	57	6	7	1	0	2	74
2023	1	67	7	16	1	0	2	94

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 Restoration Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	284	n/a	n/a	0
2006	271	16.0	16.9	88.6
2007	220	13.5	16.3	88.2
2008	234	15.5	15.1	85.5
2009	261	17.0	15.4	80.5
2010	252	15.1	16.6	n/a
2011	243	15.0	16.1	82.7
2012	220	15.0	14.6	86.8
2013	207	16.0	12.9	90.3
2014	160	12.0	13.3	96.9
2015	119	11.0	10.8	95
2016	97	10.0	9.7	96.9
2017	106	9.9	10.6	95.3
2018	106	9.0	11.7	94.3
2019	93	11.0	8.4	94.6
2020	87	11.0	7.9	95.4
2021	84	11.0	7.6	97.6
2022	74	9.6	7.6	94.6
2023	94	11.5	8.1	96.8

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 Restoration Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	284	n/a	n/a	0
2006	271	16.0	16.9	88.6
2007	220	13.5	16.3	88.2
2008	234	15.5	15.1	85.5
2009	261	17.0	15.4	80.5
2010	252	15.1	16.6	n/a
2011	243	15.0	16.1	82.7
2012	220	15.0	14.6	86.8
2013	207	16.0	12.9	90.3
2014	160	12.0	13.3	96.9
2015	119	11.0	10.8	95
2016	97	10.0	9.7	96.9
2017	106	9.9	10.6	95.3
2018	106	9.0	11.7	94.3
2019	93	11.0	8.4	94.6
2020	87	11.0	7.9	95.4
2021	84	11.0	7.6	97.6
2022	74	9.6	7.6	94.6
2023	94	11.5	8.1	96.8

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.

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