Serving 212 students in grades 6-8, Madiba Prep Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Madiba Prep Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Madiba Prep Middle School's student population of 212 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Madiba Prep Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Madiba Prep Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3671 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
45%
30%
Black
48%
16%
White
3%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madiba Prep Middle School's ranking?
Madiba Prep Middle School is ranked #3671 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Madiba Prep Middle School?
212 students attend Madiba Prep Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Madiba Prep Middle School students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Madiba Prep Middle School?
Madiba Prep Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Madiba Prep Middle School offer ?
Madiba Prep Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Madiba Prep Middle School part of?
Madiba Prep Middle School is part of New York City Geographic District #16 School District.
In what neighborhood is Madiba Prep Middle School located?
Madiba Prep Middle School is located in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 46 other public schools located in Bedford Stuyvesant.
School Reviews
1 3/30/2020
This school is not a place I would want my child to attend. The environment here is not one that is conducive to producing a well adjusted/educated person. It is run like a prison.
1 2/28/2020
This school Removed because the kids here get bulled and hurt.
5 9/9/2017
From what I'm seeing this new school I'm going to is amazing.
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