Is Middle School 839 a good school?

Middle School 839 ranks 411 th of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Middle School 839?

In the 2022-23 school year, 321 students attended Middle School 839.

What is the racial makeup of Middle School 839?

Students at Middle School 839 are 44% White, 25% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 8% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Middle School 839

Summary:

Middle School 839 is a public middle school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 321 students and part of the New York City Geographic District #15, which is ranked 356 out of 866 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Middle School 839 stands out for its diverse student population, with 44.24% White, 7.79% African American, 24.61% Hispanic, and 14.02% Asian students, which is notably different from some nearby schools. Academically, the school has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 30% of New York middle schools in the 2020-2021 school year and maintaining a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in most years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are generally higher than the district and state averages. However, there are disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with the school's Hispanic and English Language Learner students lagging behind their peers.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation and New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts, which also demonstrate strong academic results, Middle School 839 stands out for its higher academic performance and relatively high per-student spending of $20,749 in the 2022-2023 school year, which may contribute to its success. Overall, Middle School 839 appears to be a high-performing school that is effectively serving its diverse student population, though the school's leadership and district should continue to monitor and address the achievement gaps observed for certain subgroups.

Detail:

Public 6-8

713 Caton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218

(718) 686-2730

District: New York City Geographic District #15

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,749

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 321

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.2%

Hispanic:

24.6%

Asian:

14.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middle School 839 ranks better than 72.6% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 6^th among 8 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #15. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.88. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Middle School 839 has the smallest middle school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #15. Student population at Middle School 839 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), Hispanic (24.6%), Asian (14%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle School 839 is 10.4. 4 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Middle School 839 employs 30.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle School 839 is $20,749. 4 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #15 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Middle School 839:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle School 839 411^th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Middle School 839 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #15:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #15 356^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Middle School 839

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2017	64.69	441^st	1455	69.7%
2018	75.28	304^th	1438	78.9%
2019	66.09	429^th	1439	70.2%
2021	95.80	32^nd	1242	97.4%
2022	65.41	425^th	1479	71.3%
2023	68.88	411^th	1500	72.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Middle School 839

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	35.79	374^th	581	35.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Middle School 839

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	85.41	66^th	1170	94.4%
2019	55.18	320^th	1139	71.9%
2022	47.71	514^th	1283	59.9%
2023	71.61	214^th	1307	83.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle School 839

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	62.40	346^th	1245	72.2%
2019	50.93	505^th	1241	59.3%
2022	41.54	713^th	1306	45.4%
2023	51.28	562^nd	1288	56.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Middle School 839

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.69	185^th	1353	86.3%
2019	62.78	453^rd	1370	66.9%
2022	73.78	297^th	1454	79.6%
2023	67.11	421^st	1463	71.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Middle School 839

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	68.94	348^th	1352	74.3%
2019	69.02	345^th	1366	74.7%
2022	57.02	526^th	1455	63.8%
2023	67.34	401^st	1464	72.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Middle School 839

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	16.96	329^th	374	12.0%
2019	16.64	334^th	369	9.5%
2022	23.97	319^th	381	16.3%
2023	32.88	303^rd	388	21.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Middle School 839

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.00	70^th	663	89.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middle School 839

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	50.41	376^th	810	53.6%
2019	43.57	427^th	826	48.3%
2022	35.02	611^th	914	33.2%
2023	34.15	634^th	943	32.8%

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Rank History for White students at Middle School 839

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.22	92^nd	763	87.9%
2019	74.73	166^th	716	76.8%
2022	62.94	254^th	748	66.0%
2023	74.11	184^th	772	76.2%

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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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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	37	15	15	35	2	0	1	105
2017	87	35	20	54	2	3	9	210
2018	135	49	41	79	4	3	15	326
2019	153	47	35	84	2	3	19	343
2020	167	40	42	99	1	1	15	365
2021	157	39	47	100	2	1	16	362
2022	162	28	50	91	2	1	22	356
2023	142	25	45	79	4	1	25	321

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 839

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	105	9.0	11.6	46.7
2017	210	17.8	11.7	38.1
2018	326	27.0	12.0	42.9
2019	343	30.0	11.4	40.8
2020	365	31.5	11.5	43.8
2021	362	32.5	11.1	46.4
2022	356	39.0	9.1	46.6
2023	321	30.7	10.4	43.9

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 839

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	105	9.0	11.6	46.7
2017	210	17.8	11.7	38.1
2018	326	27.0	12.0	42.9
2019	343	30.0	11.4	40.8
2020	365	31.5	11.5	43.8
2021	362	32.5	11.1	46.4
2022	356	39.0	9.1	46.6
2023	321	30.7	10.4	43.9

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle School 839

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$415 (2.6%)	$15,427 (97.4%)	$15,842
2020	$297 (2.0%)	$14,595 (98.0%)	$14,892
2021	$432 (2.5%)	$16,853 (97.5%)	$17,285
2022	$2,004 (10.0%)	$17,959 (90.0%)	$19,963
2023	$1,465 (7.1%)	$19,283 (92.9%)	$20,749

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle School 839

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 429^th of 1439 Middle schools	Ranks 411^th of 1500 Middle schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 839)	56	61	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #15)	58	58.6	0.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	47	45.8	1.2%
6th Grade Math (Middle School 839)	51	52	1%
6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #15)	54	54.6	0.6%
6th Grade Math (New York)	47	48.1	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 839)	56	52.2	3.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #15)	60	60.3	0.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	40	48	8%
7th Grade Math (Middle School 839)	41	58.6	17.6%
7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #15)	56	61.9	5.9%
7th Grade Math (New York)	44	51.9	7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 839)	56	66.7	10.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #15)	59	65	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	48	55.2	7.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Middle School 839)	74.4	68.2	6.1%
End of Course Algebra I (New York City Geographic District #15)	63.1	58	5%
End of Course Algebra I (New York)	71.1	64.6	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	343	321	6.4%
African American	47	25	46.8%
American Indian	2	4	100%
Asian	35	45	28.6%
Hispanic	84	79	6%
Pacific Islander	3	1	66.7%
White	153	142	7.2%
Two or More Races	19	25	31.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.8%	43.9%	3.1%

Schools Near Middle School 839

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Regents Algebra I (2023)	Regents Living Environment (2023)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2023)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2023)			NY State Assessments Math (2023)			NY State Assessments Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Middle School 839	Public	6-8	713 Caton Ave	Brooklyn	11218	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	No	(718) 686-2730	321	31	10.4	43.9%	142 (44.2%)	25 (7.8%)	79 (24.6%)	45 (14.0%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	25 (7.8%)	68.9	411^th of 1500 public middle schools	72.6%		65.4	425^th of 1479 public middle schools	71.3%	14	68.2	81.4		61.0	52.2	66.7	52.0	58.6			$20,749	$1,465	$19,283
Middle School 890	Public	6-8	21 Hinckley Pl	Brooklyn	11218	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #22	No	No	No	Yes	(929) 397-9200	301	46	6.5	78.7%	42 (14.0%)	78 (25.9%)	125 (41.5%)	50 (16.6%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	59.9	537^th of 1500 public middle schools	64.2%		51.5	659^th of 1479 public middle schools	55.4%	122	95.5	86.4		47.0	47.5	69.2	47.0	54.6	58.2	33.3	$17,468	$1,577	$15,891
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Central School District 15	Public, Charter	5	341 39th St	Brooklyn	11232	Kings County	Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Central School District 15	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(716) 643-1086																			(n/a)
Junior High School 62 Ditmas	Public	6-8	700 Cortelyou Rd	Brooklyn	11218	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #20	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 941-5450	900	70	12.8	86.7%	104 (11.6%)	123 (13.7%)	279 (31.0%)	367 (40.8%)	7 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	17 (1.9%)	64.1	478^th of 1500 public middle schools	68.1%		56.8	576^th of 1479 public middle schools	61.1%	98	100.0	77.3		56.5	66.8	63.0	52.1	61.4	39.1	28.9	$19,448	$2,285	$17,164
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School	Public, Charter	6-8	500 19th St	Brooklyn	11215	Kings County	Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(718) 280-9556	310	38	8.1	19.0%	176 (56.8%)	27 (8.7%)	74 (23.9%)	10 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (7.1%)	85.8	177^th of 1500 public middle schools	88.2%		83.1	191^st of 1479 public middle schools	87.1%	14	89.7	100.0		73.6	84.6	71.4	61.5	72.5	56.9		$21,949	$1,474	$20,474
Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation	Public	6-8	500 19th St	Brooklyn	11215	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	No	(718) 369-4480	344	39	8.9	42.4%	159 (46.2%)	29 (8.4%)	104 (30.2%)	24 (7.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.4%)	94.7	75^th of 1500 public middle schools	95.0%		88.8	122^nd of 1479 public middle schools	91.8%	47	84.3	91.3		72.6	79.8	88.0	82.1	85.5			$25,309	$326	$24,983
Junior High School 223 Montauk (The)	Public, Magnet	6-8	4200 16th Ave	Brooklyn	11204	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #20	No	Yes	No	Yes	(718) 438-0155	702	59	11.9	92.6%	84 (12.0%)	17 (2.4%)	240 (34.2%)	350 (49.9%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.6%)	68	418^th of 1500 public middle schools	72.1%		76.1	271^st of 1479 public middle schools	81.7%	147	99.0	96.1		46.6	62.0	68.4	51.8	64.9	53.8	45.5	$19,410	$2,703	$16,707
Middle School 246 Walt Whitman	Public	6-8	72 Veronica Pl	Brooklyn	11226	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 282-5230	308	31	9.9	85.7%	11 (3.6%)	168 (54.5%)	114 (37.0%)	7 (2.3%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	18.5	1319^th of 1500 public middle schools	12.1%		22	1228^th of 1479 public middle schools	17.0%	91	77.5	36.8	36.6	29.9	27.7	41.6	26.7	28.7	5.1	7.9	$24,235	$2,671	$21,564
Achievement First Voyager Charter School	Public, Charter	6-8	601 Parkside Ave	Brooklyn	11226	Kings County	Achievement First Voyager Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(347) 471-2640	156	14	11.1		2 (1.3%)	129 (82.7%)	20 (12.8%)	4 (2.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.5	630^th of 1500 public middle schools	58.0%		64.4	439^th of 1479 public middle schools	70.3%	191	67.2			46.5	56.6	68.3	30.4	55.6		37.3	$25,534	$4,477	$21,057
Junior High School 88 Peter Rouget	Public	6-8	544 7th Ave	Brooklyn	11215	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #15	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 788-4482	1,024	89	11.5	64.4%	215 (21.0%)	151 (14.7%)	496 (48.4%)	115 (11.2%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	40 (3.9%)	74.9	319^th of 1500 public middle schools	78.7%		77.9	253^rd of 1479 public middle schools	82.9%	66	73.3	67.6	66.5	62.8	66.5	73.1	48.5	63.0	0.0	0.0	$20,054	$2,014	$18,040

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