Serving 441 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd's student population of 441 students has grown by 190% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 192% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
441 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd ranks within the top 30% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1098 out of 4346 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
71%
31%
Black
1%
15%
White
18%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
New York City Geographic District #20
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Arts Off 3rd willprepareour students with the tools they need to becreative, productivecitizensthat understand their worth as uniquecritical thinkersin our ever-changing society. The arts allow students the opportunity to becomecollaboratorswho possess strong interpersonal skills andcelebrate diversity and expression. We will provide students with a strong foundation that is unique unto itself due to itsemphasis on teaching the whole child through music, dance, visual arts, and theater.Our students will be able to face the rigorous demands ofcollege readinesswith a specific skill set only obtained through aquality educationandfull immersion in the artsat a developmentally integral age.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd's ranking?
Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd is ranked #1098 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd?
441 students attend Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd?
Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd offer ?
Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd part of?
Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd is part of New York City Geographic District #20.
In what neighborhood is Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd located?
Middle School 936 Arts Off 3rd is located in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 24 other public schools located in Sunset Park.
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