Stately and classic academic architecture define I.S. 136 Charles O. Dewey Middle School, while colorful murals and a large playground suggest a sense of fun intertwined with learning. Situated in prime Sunset Park, students enjoy a robust curriculum, pleasant neighborhood environment and ease of commute.
Charles O. Dewey’s mission statement is “Inspiring young minds today. Empowering leaders for tomorrow.” The school manages to do just that by adopting the Leader in Me program model based on Stephen Covey’s book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which helps students to develop the confidence, skills and self-assurance they need to thrive in high school and beyond. It also promotes Common Core curriculum to ensure a well-rounded learning experience. The school has planned incredible international trips for students in past years, features a sustainability program with the goal to become Zero Waste by 2030, and offers numerous clubs and organizations in which students can participate.
Middle schoolers at Charles O. Dewey can commute to school via the express 36th Street subway station where the N, R, W trains converge, or take the 4th Avenue bus to the 39th Street station for more local routes. Local parks include Gonzalo Plasencia Playground and Sunset Park, and the Sunset Park branch of the Brooklyn Public Library system is just a mere two blocks away.
I.S. 136 Charles O. Dewey Middle School
Public Middle School
|
Grade 6-8
4004 4th Ave,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 15
School Details
Head of School
Principal - Mr. Eric Sackler
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
C-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
50%
State Average
20%
Math
44%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
240:1
Student Diversity
Female
52.5%
Male
47.3%
Hispanic
79.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.5%
White
7.3%
Black
3%
Two or more races
2.6%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
7/23/2025
As a recent graduate of this school, it is horrible. It wasn’t to bad in my first year but it progressively got worse, there were many fights and horrible students, the teachers like to cover up a lot things such as how our old dean strangled a child/student in our school and didn’t bring it up, if...
6/4/2019
Exceptional school. The students, faculty and parents are supportive of each other. True collaboration
4/11/2017
Amazing school. Love the staff and the dedication and patience they have to make the place safe and great
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List Price Range
$388K - $3.5M
Homes For Sale
56
Average Home Value
$1,003,987
Median Lot Size
1,306 Sq Ft
% Renters
82%
Average Household Income
$79,124
% of College Grads
22.6%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
908 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
85.1%
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Sunset Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Pool
Rainbow Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Martin Luther Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Pena Herrera Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
John Allen Payne Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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I.S. 136 Charles O. Dewey Middle 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. 15 in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 506 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. I.S. 136 Charles O. Dewey Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,003,987. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.S. 371 - Lillian L. Rashkis, Sunset Park High School, P.S. 53, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near I.S. 136 Charles O. Dewey Middle School.