MS 890
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Brooklyn, New York 11218 · New York City Geographic District #22
#429 of 785 middle schools in New York
#8194 of 15,369 nationally
About MS 890
MS 890 is a public middle located in Brooklyn, in the New York City Geographic District #22 school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 336 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 429th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (90th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 336.
There are 545 schools in Brooklyn; MS 890 ranks 255th of 525 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for MS 890 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near MS 890
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ps 889
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students · 13 m away
MS 839
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
310 students · 390 m away
Brooklyn College Academy
Brooklyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
634 students · 504 m away
Ps 139 Alexine A Fenty
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
706 students · 606 m away
Ps 130 Parkside (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
891 students · 618 m away
Ps 249 Caton (The)
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
663 students · 693 m away
Ps 245
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
228 students · 700 m away
Ps 179 Kensington
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students · 710 m away
Jhs 62 Ditmas
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
857 students · 712 m away
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School - CSD 15.2
Brooklyn · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,259 students · 733 m away
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Angelo Patri Middle School (The)
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Frequently asked questions
Is MS 890 a good school?
MS 890 has a Success Index (US) of 47.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #429 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does MS 890 rank in New York?
MS 890 ranks #429 of 785 middle schools in New York and #8194 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend MS 890?
MS 890 had 336 students in 2025.
Is MS 890 a elementary school or a high school?
MS 890 is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near MS 890?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of MS 890; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.