For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 706 students in 11239, NY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 11239, NY are Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, Spring Creek Community School and I.s. 364 Gateway. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 11239 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the New York public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in 11239, NY have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 11239, NY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Pennsylvania Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 348-2465
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 348-2465
Grades: 6-8
| 199 students
Rank: #22.
Spring Creek Community School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1065 Elton St
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 688-7200
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 688-7200
Grades: 6-12
| 378 students
Rank: #33.
I.s. 364 Gateway
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1426 Freeport Loop
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3007
Brooklyn, NY 11239
(718) 642-3007
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 11239, NY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 11239, NY include Frederick Douglass Academy Viii Middle School, Spring Creek Community School and I.s. 364 Gateway.
How many public middle schools are located in 11239?
3 public middle schools are located in 11239.
What is the racial composition of students in 11239?
11239 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public middle schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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