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Ms 35 Stephen Decatur

272 MACDONOUGH ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11233

Top 10% School in new york

Ranked 515 of 2292 in new york

Top schools in Brooklyn
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Ms 35 Stephen Decatur

272 MACDONOUGH ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11233

Top 10% School in new york

Ranked 515 of 2292 in new york

See top schools in Brooklyn

About Ms 35 Stephen Decatur

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 47% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
7 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
177
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.26%
Asian 0.56%
Hispanic 13.56%
Black 82.49%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.56%
White
2.26%
Asian
0.56%
Hispanic
13.56%
Black
82.49%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.56%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 177
57.06%
101 Female
42.94%
76 Male

Student Population

177 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

92 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Ms 35 Stephen Decatur Contact Information

Address

272 MACDONOUGH ST, BROOKLYN, NY, 11233

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Phone

(718) 574-2345

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TOP 515 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ms 35 Stephen Decatur

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Outstanding New & Emerging Magnet School Award Ms 35 Stephen Decatur April 2025 The national recognition was received at the Magnet Schools of America conference. The school was recognized for its dedication to the tenets of magnet education and academic achievement. That honor placed the school among nationally-recognized programs in the world of magnet schools.

FAQ

Q1. What should parents know first about M.S. 35 Stephen Decatur?

Ans. M.S. 35 Stephen Decatur is a Brooklyn public middle school offering academics, student support services, and extracurricular opportunities through New York City Public Schools.

Q2. Which details should parents compare first at M.S. 35 Stephen Decatur?

Ans. Parents can compare school quality reports, transportation eligibility, attendance expectations, communication systems, and available student programs.

Q3. What support options are available at M.S. 35 Stephen Decatur?

Ans. Key areas include counseling, academic intervention, special education supports, multilingual learner services, and after-school programs.

Q4. Which opportunities are offered through this school?

Ans. Students can access clubs, arts programs, athletics, enrichment activities, leadership roles, and academic support services.

Q5. What gives M.S. 35 Stephen Decatur a clear identity?

Ans. Its namesake honors Stephen Decatur, giving the campus a historic namesake connection.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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