Andries Hudde

Andries Hudde's academic performance significantly trails District 22 averages — ELA proficiency at 31.7% and math at 35.5% compared to district averages above 60%. The math scores have shown meaningful improvement, climbing from a pandemic low of 12.8% in 2022 to 35.5% in 2025, suggesting the school is actively working to rebuild math instruction. However, ELA scores have remained flat or declined, hovering around 30-34% for the past several years. Grade 8 shows the strongest performance (39% math, 34.4% ELA), while Grade 6 lags behind (27.1% math, 24.2% ELA), indicating potential early-grade challenges that compound over time.

The school's climate data reveals a mixed picture. On the positive side, parent-principal trust is exceptionally high at 95%, and parent-teacher trust reaches 90%. Teachers also report strong trust in leadership (91%) and collegial relationships (83%). However, chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 60% — well above what most schools experience — suggesting attendance patterns may be impacting academic outcomes. The suspension rate is low at 2%, and the school has maintained stable discipline numbers over three years. Teacher-rated instruction quality (83%) falls below the district average of 90%, which may partly explain the academic struggles.

With 488 students, Andries Hudde is a mid-sized middle school. The student body is predominantly Black (57%) with Hispanic students comprising 20%, Asian students 14%, and White students 7%. The economic need index of 80 indicates a high-poverty population, and 28% of students have IEPs — both notably higher than many peer schools. This demographic profile differs from some of the higher-performing schools in District 22, which tend to have more Asian and white student populations.

Midwood is a densely populated, family-oriented Brooklyn neighborhood with a median household income around $70,700 and 49% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher. The area has moderate safety concerns (ranked in the 41st percentile) and decent transit access. There's a strong sense of community with many households having children, though homeownership rates are relatively low at 32%. The neighborhood offers several parks and local businesses, and the area has seen ongoing development.

The school is located near major thoroughfares; families typically walk or use public transit, with the area being moderately walkable