Is Middle School 890 a good school?

Middle School 890 ranks 390 th of 1504 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Middle School 890?

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Middle School 890.

What is the racial makeup of Middle School 890?

Students at Middle School 890 are 42% Hispanic, 26% African American, 17% Asian, 14% White.

Middle School 890

Summary:

Middle School 890 is a public middle school located in Brooklyn, New York, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 301 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #22, which is ranked 468 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Middle School 890 has shown consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 827th out of 1,242 New York middle schools in 2020-2021 to 390th out of 1,504 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 7th grade ELA (66.67% vs. 53.61% district, 49.56% state) and 6th grade Math (67.35% vs. 45.91% district, 50.56% state). Middle School 890 also outperforms the district and state in Regents exams, with 83.33% proficiency in Living Environment and 85.71% in Algebra I, compared to the district and state averages.

While Middle School 890 excels in the performance of certain student subgroups, such as African American and White students, the school struggles with English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 473rd out of 615 in 2023-2024, with only 1 star from SchoolDigger. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.5 to 10.6 over the past few years, and a higher per-student spending compared to the district and state averages, ranging from $14,787 to $17,833 per student over the past few years. When compared to nearby schools, such as Junior High School 223 Montauk (The) and Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation, Middle School 890 generally outperforms the district and state averages, particularly in academic performance and resource allocation.

Detail:

Public 6-8

21 Hinckley Pl
Brooklyn, NY 11218

(929) 397-9200

District: New York City Geographic District #22

SchoolDigger Rank:
390^th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,468

Student/teacher ratio: 6.5

Number of students: 301

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.5%

African American:

25.9%

Asian:

16.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middle School 890 ranks better than 74.1% of middle schools in New York. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #22. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.76. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Middle School 890 is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.5%), African American (25.9%), Asian (16.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle School 890 is 6.5, which is the lowest among 7 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #22! (See more...)

Compare Middle School 890 employs 45.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle School 890 is $17,468. 5 middle schools in the New York City Geographic District #22 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middle School 890:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle School 890 390^th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Middle School 890 in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #22:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #22 468^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	52.53	602^nd	1439	58.2%
2021	35.14	827^th	1242	33.4%
2022	51.50	659^th	1479	55.4%
2023	59.88	537^th	1500	64.2%
2024	68.76	390^th	1504	74.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	36.32	366^th	581	37.0%
2023	43.88	262^nd	591	55.7%
2024	31.68	473^rd	615	23.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	40.45	603^rd	1139	47.1%
2022	50.23	473^rd	1283	63.1%
2023	66.51	277^th	1307	78.8%
2024	57.04	395^th	1303	69.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	59.33	380^th	1241	69.4%
2021	33.39	650^th	935	30.5%
2022	52.08	511^th	1306	60.9%
2023	61.90	393^rd	1288	69.5%
2024	76.10	221^st	1296	82.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	75.90	51^st	392	87.0%
2022	44.54	250^th	487	48.7%
2023	54.50	206^th	543	62.1%
2024	65.47	134^th	594	77.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	48.23	671^st	1370	51.0%
2021	58.78	378^th	1066	64.5%
2022	54.88	612^th	1454	57.9%
2023	58.47	563^rd	1463	61.5%
2024	68.74	391^st	1465	73.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	56.22	523^rd	1366	61.7%
2021	23.46	880^th	1071	17.8%
2022	47.41	705^th	1455	51.5%
2023	60.14	502^nd	1464	65.7%
2024	66.98	405^th	1464	72.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	28.71	300^th	381	21.3%
2023	41.70	262^nd	388	32.5%
2024	59.83	177^th	396	55.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	59.27	200^th	653	69.4%
2021	63.96	63^rd	253	75.1%
2022	64.36	175^th	706	75.2%
2023	62.23	219^th	696	68.5%
2024	72.80	138^th	705	80.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2019	54.47	315^th	826	61.9%
2021	35.60	287^th	449	36.1%
2022	47.02	433^rd	914	52.6%
2023	55.61	366^th	943	61.2%
2024	59.27	319^th	953	66.5%

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Rank History for White students at Middle School 890

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	88.33	69^th	778	91.1%

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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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Enrollment information for Middle School 890

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	12	48	14	41	0	2	117
2019	25	81	26	76	1	4	213
2020	29	107	40	108	1	6	291
2021	25	107	39	111	2	5	289
2022	27	87	52	113	2	4	285
2023	42	78	50	125	3	3	301

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 890

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	117	8.0	14.6	84.6
2019	213	18.6	11.4	77
2020	291	26.5	10.9	73.2
2021	289	27.0	10.6	78.2
2022	285	28.2	10.0	80
2023	301	45.7	6.5	78.7

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 890

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	117	8.0	14.6	84.6
2019	213	18.6	11.4	77
2020	291	26.5	10.9	73.2
2021	289	27.0	10.6	78.2
2022	285	28.2	10.0	80
2023	301	45.7	6.5	78.7

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 890

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$816 (5.4%)	$14,368 (94.6%)	$15,184
2020	$667 (4.5%)	$14,120 (95.5%)	$14,787
2021	$958 (5.8%)	$15,650 (94.2%)	$16,607
2022	$1,918 (10.8%)	$15,914 (89.2%)	$17,833
2023	$1,577 (9.0%)	$15,891 (91.0%)	$17,468

Data source: New York Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle School 890

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 602^nd of 1439 Middle schools	Ranks 537^th of 1500 Middle schools	6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 890)	43	47	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)	50	45	5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	47	45.8	1.2%
6th Grade Math (Middle School 890)	33	47	14%
6th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)	43	43.4	0.4%
6th Grade Math (New York)	47	48.1	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Middle School 890)	53	47.5	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York City Geographic District #22)	43	50.7	7.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)	40	48	8%
7th Grade Math (Middle School 890)	45	54.6	9.5%
7th Grade Math (New York City Geographic District #22)	41	52.1	11.1%
7th Grade Math (New York)	44	51.9	7.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	213	301	41.3%
African American	81	78	3.7%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	26	50	92.3%
Hispanic	76	125	64.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	25	42	68%
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77%	78.7%	1.7%

Schools Near Middle School 890

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)				NY State Assessments Math (2024)				NY State Assessments Science (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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%)	68.8	390^th of 1504 public middle schools	74.1%		59.9	537^th of 1500 public middle schools	64.2%	147	83.3	85.7		52.0	66.7	56.4		67.4	64.3	59.1		15.2	$17,468	$1,577	$15,891
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%)	68.8	388^th of 1504 public middle schools	74.2%		68.9	411^th of 1500 public middle schools	72.6%	23	79.2	65.4		51.3	71.2	58.1		44.4	73.6				$20,749	$1,465	$19,283
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%)	58.4	565^th of 1504 public middle schools	62.4%		64.1	478^th of 1500 public middle schools	68.1%	87	75.8	96.3		41.2	65.1	61.8		46.6	65.1	42.1		18.9	$19,448	$2,285	$17,164
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)			77.3				91.7				66.7
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%)	69.8	374^th of 1504 public middle schools	75.1%		68	418^th of 1500 public middle schools	72.1%	44	97.9	96.9		49.4	60.7	61.4		55.8	64.1	68.3		36.9	$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%)	20.5	1296^th of 1504 public middle schools	13.8%		18.5	1319^th of 1500 public middle schools	12.1%	23				34.2	46.2	26.8		24.8	29.7	22.2		11.3	$24,235	$2,671	$21,564
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%)	92.4	110^th of 1504 public middle schools	92.7%		94.7	75^th of 1500 public middle schools	95.0%	35	86.1	75.0		67.4	76.8	79.7		81.3	87.4				$25,309	$326	$24,983
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%)	89.4	140^th of 1504 public middle schools	90.7%		85.8	177^th of 1500 public middle schools	88.2%	37	96.2	85.7		75.0	81.8	80.7		74.3	71.4	65.9			$21,949	$1,474	$20,474
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%)	71.3	353^rd of 1504 public middle schools	76.5%		54.5	630^th of 1500 public middle schools	58.0%	277				42.1	62.8	67.2		50.0	52.8	67.2		57.4	$25,534	$4,477	$21,057
Parkside Preparatory Academy	Public	6-8	655 Parkside Ave	Brooklyn	11226	Kings County	New York City Geographic District #17	No	No	No	Yes	(718) 462-6992	311	31	10.0	90.7%	9 (2.9%)	223 (71.7%)	59 (19.0%)	13 (4.2%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	32.5	1072^nd of 1504 public middle schools	28.7%		38.3	954^th of 1500 public middle schools	36.4%	118	60.0	92.3		33.8	48.7	51.2		24.1	40.7	29.7		14.6	$24,613	$2,939	$21,674

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