Middle School 394

188 Rochester Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Middle School 394 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Middle School 394 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

Middle School 394's student population of 247 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Middle School 394 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 Middle School 394 is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4183 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Middle School 394, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Middle School 394 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Middle School 394 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Middle School 394 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Middle School 394 and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Middle School 394 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Middle School 394 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
71%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Middle School 394 and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Middle School 394 and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Middle School 394.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Middle School 394 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Middle School 394 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Middle School 394 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middle School 394's ranking?
Middle School 394 is ranked #4183 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 394?
247 students attend Middle School 394.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Middle School 394 students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 394?
Middle School 394 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 394 offer ?
Middle School 394 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School 394 part of?
In what neighborhood is Middle School 394 located?
Middle School 394 is located in the Crown Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 33 other public schools located in Crown Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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