Summary:
The 11239 zip code area of Brooklyn, New York is home to 4 schools, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 1 elementary school. While the schools in this area serve a high-need student population, with all schools having a majority of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, their academic performance varies significantly.
The standout school in the area is Frederick Douglass Academy VIII Middle School, which has relatively strong performance on state assessments, with higher proficiency rates than the New York City Geographic District #19 and state averages in many subject areas. This middle school also has a very low student-teacher ratio of 8.3, which may contribute to its academic success. In contrast, the high school, Spring Creek Community School, has relatively low proficiency rates on state assessments, with many subject areas well below the district and state averages.
The elementary school, Ps 346 Abe Stark, has a mix of strong and weak performance, with math proficiency rates generally higher than English Language Arts. The other middle school, Is 364 Gateway, shows more variability in performance, with some subject areas exceeding the district and state averages, while others lag behind. Overall, the data suggests the need for a closer examination of the factors contributing to these disparities in academic performance, as well as targeted interventions and equitable funding to address the unique challenges faced by these schools and their high-need student population.
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