Located just off Ocean Parkway is Ditmas Junior High School, or I.S. 062 Ditmas, one of two zoned middle schools in Kensington. With over 1100 students, Ditmas Junior High School is known for its diversity and inclusivity. The school also prides itself on academic achievement. Students here attain above-average test scores and show impressive progress with the help of well-qualified staff and an effective support system.
At Ditmas Junior High School, students have various opportunities to continually expand on past education. One of the school’s best-known programs is its Software Engineering Pilot, where students learn about and engage with the newest innovative technologies. The school has an independent news network, DNN, where school news and updates are distributed to keep everyone informed. Most students graduate and move on to attend high school at Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School, Midwood High School or Edward Murrow High School.
Ditmas Junior High school
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
700 Cortelyou Rd,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 20
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Mr. Barry Kevorkian
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Niche Grade
B+
A+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
56%
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Math Proficiency
57%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
60
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Full Time Teachers
60
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Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
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GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
3%
State Average
13%
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Math
21%
State Average
20%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
368:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
54%
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Female
46%
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Economically disadvantaged
92%
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Male
54%
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Female
46%
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Asian or Pacific Islander
41.7%
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Hispanic
28.9%
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Limited English proficient
25.2%
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White
14.7%
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Black
12.9%
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Two or more races
1%
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Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#72
Niche Standout MS in New York
#121
Best Public MS Teachers in New York
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/19/2017
My friend goes to this school and she says she enjoy the school very much.I visited her at school and its a beautiful place.My family will be joining her there in the summer.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/5/2026
Alumni from a few years ago.Ditmas IS 62, the WORST middle school in Brooklyn, is a terrible option for any parent looking to put their child in a middle school. I attended here a few years ago, and it was a TERRIBLE experience that still leaves a mental mark on me to this day.The staff here are inc...
6/1/2025
The 8th grade ELA teacher keeps saying the r slur even when it wasn’t mentioned in the textbooks, this sets a bad example for the students encouraging them to say more slurs and be the opposite of well behaved.
11/16/2023
Great school. Still growing and improving as a neighborhood school. Experienced teachers and no excuses. Making strides in safety using phone pouches. Great arts, social emotional learning and academics. Something for everyone.
5/2/2023
The staff members are rude and the teachers & staff are verbally abusive towards children. The dean acknowledges bullying but does not resolve the problems, the security guards do not provide safety to your children.
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$275K - $2.6M
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Average Home Value
$772,323
Median Lot Size
2,395 Sq Ft
% Renters
73%
Average Household Income
$95,212
% of College Grads
44.6%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,301 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
83.6%
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Parks in this Area
Albemarle Playground
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Digilio Playground
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Prospect Park
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Parade Ground
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Kensington Dog Run
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Ditmas 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. 20 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 955 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Ditmas Junior High school has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $772,323. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brooklyn College Academy, Urban Assembly School for Leadership & Empowerment, P.S. 53, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ditmas Junior High school.