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Middle School 394

Public | PK-8 | 591 students

 

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Posted September 28, 2012

very poor students behave unless they have a trip to go on. then when the trip is here every one wants to go
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2011

My expierience with Ms 394 is totally difference it is outrageous, some teachers favorite some kids more than other. They are loud and extremely heartless when .they speak to the kids. some of them are not fair in the way the children are treated. Some of them are not inspiring they say cruel thing to some of those eight old. that need a little inspiration. Classes filled with activitied is not true. The State of Education need to visit the school and observe the way most of those teachers carry on in class ( unexpectely.)


Posted January 12, 2006

My daughter has attended MS 394 since 2002 and is now in the second grade. My daughter and I have had a fantastic experience in this school. The teachers are extremely dedicated to their job. They are excellent with keeping me informed with the progress of my child. The Assistant Principal and the Principal are always available to help with any concerns I have. The school encourages reading with a monthly reading log and names of children who read the most are posted for all to see. The classrooms are engaging and filled with activities. After school programs are offered to children in the 3rd grade on up. Children receive the opportunity to take test for elite Junior High Schools and their own Junior High is for the gifted. This school has been the dream public school for my family.
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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
35%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

81 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
25%
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
13%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

In 2009-2010, this school was given a grade of "C" for the elementary and middle school level.

About the tests


Progress Report Grades measure the school's contribution to student learning in three areas: School Environment, Student Performance and Student Progress. Schools can receive additional credit for achieving exemplary performance progress among high-needs students. Progress Report Grades range from A to F.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York City Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 89% 19%
Hispanic 7% 22%
Asian 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
White 0% 49%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 193%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 21%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 9%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 38%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 5%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Claudette Murray

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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Brooklyn, NY 11213
Phone: (718) 756-3164

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