Middle School 394

188 Rochester Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11213
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Serving 230 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 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). 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 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

School Overview

Middle School 394's student population of 230 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
230 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Middle School 394 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 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)
#4118 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
52%
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20-24%
49%
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30-39%
78%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
26%
30%
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Black
70%
15%
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White
n/a
40%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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School Statewide Testing
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 #4118 out of 4,346 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 52% 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?
230 students attend Middle School 394.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Middle School 394 students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle School 394?
Middle School 394 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 394 part of?
Middle School 394 is part of New York City Geographic District #17.
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 Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (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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