Decatur Junior High School

Your kids will enjoy the inspiring atmosphere of Decatur Junior High School.

Decatur Junior High School has dozens of effective and excellent teachers and staff.

The courses at Decatur Junior High School encourage criitcal thinking and creativity.

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

170 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Jacqueline Charles

Student Teacher Ratio
7:1

Math Proficiency
37%

Reading Proficiency
47%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

37%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

7:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Very Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Very Low

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

92:1

Student Diversity

Female

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Economically disadvantaged

93.2%

Black

85.2%

Female

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Hispanic

12.5%

Two or more races

1.1%

White

<1%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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...

4.0 other

1/13/2023

Love the school and they have amazing leaders

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...

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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Decatur Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 16 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 170 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Decatur Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,134,890. Discover additional schools in the area, like Excelsior Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Christian Academy, Walk in Love Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Decatur Junior High School.

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