Decatur Junior High School

Decatur Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
272 MCDONOUGH St,  Brooklyn, NY
Bed-Stuy Neighborhood
New York City Geographic District No. 16
4.7
170 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jacqueline Charles
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
8
Equity
8
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
25%
State Average
20%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
92:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Black
83.2%
Hispanic
13.5%
White
1.1%
Native American
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/20/2024
Stephen Decatur Magnet is such a wonderful community of learners. Principal Charles is really dedicated to the school. Over the past couple of years they have been able to make many changes that are good for the school. They have performing arts, dance, visual arts, debate team, and mock trial. I wo...
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4.0 other
1/13/2023
Love the school and they have amazing leaders
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5.0 other
9/19/2016
Hello all, I must start by saying, this school is #FREAKINGAMAZING! I feel blessed to have my son in this school. He is in the special education program. Just started 6th grade. The teachers are so involved in the learning and well being of the students. That goes for parents as well. When I visited...
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4.0 parent
11/16/2012
I am shocked that this school ranked a #3. It is very well rounded. "A" ranked school for 4 consecutive years. The teachers and staff are very involved in providing a quality education for all children. They treat them as their own. Help is provided or at least a way to find help. The Beacon program...
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