Located along the Kensington borders of Coney Island Avenue is Middle School 890, a zoned public school that shares its walls with Public School 889, welcoming many of its graduates. With an enrollment of approximately 300 students, the school opened its doors in 2017 and is a newer institution that has quickly made strides in improving education. On top of traditional studies, students are offered two academic enrichment programs. The first option includes concentrating on fields such as STEM, humanities, or arts and language. In contrast, the SPARK program encourages students to pursue personal interests, including engineering, robotics, journalism, film production and more. The school emphasizes academic achievement, as evidenced by above-average scores on the New York State exams and one of the highest attendance rates in the city.
Middle School 890
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-7
21 Hinckley Plz,
Brooklyn, NY
New York City Geographic District No. 22
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Niche Grade
B+
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
46
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Science
13%
State Average
20%
Math
18%
State Average
22%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
287:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
41.5%
Black
25.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.6%
White
14%
Two or more races
1%
Native American
1%
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Map
About Kensington
List Price Range
$298K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
52
Average Home Value
$745,291
Median Lot Size
2,395 Sq Ft
% Renters
73%
Household Income
$95,212
% of College Grads
44.6%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,287 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
85.0%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Albemarle Playground
- Basketball
- Playground
Digilio Playground
- Trails
- Pickleball
- Playground
Prospect Park
- Bike Trails
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
Parade Ground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Kensington Dog Run
- Dog Park
Dome Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
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Middle School 890 is a public school for students in grades 6-7 in Brooklyn, NY and is served by the New York City Geographic District No. 22 in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 285 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Academic records show that 31% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Middle School 890 has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $745,291. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brooklyn College Academy, K543 Science, Technology and Research Early College High School @ Erasmus Hall Educational Campus, K537 High School for Youth and Community Development at Erasmus Hall, and more. Learn more about what Brooklyn has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Middle School 890.