I.S. 136 Charles O. Dewey Middle School

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
5.0
506 Students
C
Niche Grade
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.

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Mr. Eric Sackler
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
52
Full Time Teachers
52
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
50%
State Average
20%
Math
44%
State Average
22%
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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%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 other
6/4/2019
Exceptional school. The students, faculty and parents are supportive of each other. True collaboration
5.0 student
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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