Ebbets Field Middle School

Ebbets Field has logged remarkable academic growth over the past nine years — math proficiency climbed from 13% in 2016 to 68.6% in 2025, while ELA rose from under 10% to 59.3%. The current scores place ELA slightly below the district average of 60.5% but math well above the district's 57.3%. The standout story is 8th-grade math, where an exceptional 82.9% of students are proficient — significantly outpacing 6th grade (52.4%) and 7th grade (71.4%). The school earned an overall quality score of 2.56/4, which exceeds the district average of 2.36. There was a notable dip in 2024 scores (ELA 42.5%, Math 37.2%) before the strong rebound this year.

The school's climate data tells a story of strong family-teacher relationships offset by concerning attendance challenges. Parent satisfaction, trust in teachers, and trust in the principal all clock in at 99% — exceptional figures that suggest families feel heard and valued. Teachers rate instruction quality at 95%, well above the district average of 89.1%, and teacher-principal trust sits at 89%. However, chronic absenteeism is a serious concern at 64.9%, with Black students (72.9%) and male students (71.4%) particularly affected. The school has maintained a very low suspension rate — just 3 suspensions in 2023-24 after two years of zero suspensions — indicating a restorative approach to discipline. The day-to-day feel appears collaborative, with high trust between families and staff, though the attendance patterns suggest some families struggle to get students to school consistently.

The student body of 119 students is predominantly Black (71%), with Hispanic students comprising 19%, White students 7%, and small Asian (2%) and Multi-Racial (1%) populations. This mirrors the Crown Heights South neighborhood demographics, which has a poverty rate of 20.3% and median household income of $70,304. The school has a high economic need index of 86, and 34% of students have IEPs — indicating significant special education support needs. The diversity index of 50% reflects the predominantly Black and Hispanic enrollment.

Crown Heights South is a dense, transit-rich Brooklyn neighborhood where 78.5% of residents are families with children — one of the highest family density scores in the city. The area scores 77.4% for transit access, making it highly manageable for families without cars. However, the safety score of 13.4% is notably low, and the neighborhood has elevated rates of asthma-related emergency visits (104.4 per 10,000) and lead exposure (18%). The median home value of $1.18 million reflects Brooklyn's competitive housing market, though only 14.5% of residents own homes. The neighborhood offers multiple parks and family-oriented resources.

The neighborhood is highly walkable with strong transit options, though families should consider the area's lower safety scores when planning commutes, especially for younger students.