Eagle Academy for Young Men II

Eagle Academy for Young Men II (23K644) is a public school in District 23, Ocean Hill, Brooklyn, serving grades 6–12. In 2026, 70% of tested students were proficient in reading and 91% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 682 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–12
  • Neighborhood: Ocean Hill
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

Eagle Academy for Young Men II
1137 Herkimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USA
Brooklyn, Ocean Hill

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 91%, higher than most NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need; math is up 12 points since 2023, while citywide math rose 6 points.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 43% in reading (54 tested), compared with 70% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students (2024–25).
  • 2026 reading proficiency is 70%, higher than most NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need. Reading is up 9 points since 2023, while citywide reading fell 2 points.
  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 99%, higher than most middle schools in the district and citywide.
  • Trust in teachers (2026) is 99%, higher than most NYC middle schools.
  • Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most NYC middle schools.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

99%

trust their child's teachers

99%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 68% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.78 · 98th percentile

The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.

View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot

Reading

70%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

207 students tested

Level 15%
Level 225%
Level 348%
Level 422%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education43%

54 students tested

General education students80%

153 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 675%
Grade 771%
Grade 865%

Mathematics

91%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

149 students tested

Level 13%
Level 26%
Level 342%
Level 450%

Results for students in special education and general education students (2026)

Students in special education74%

43 students tested

General education students98%

106 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 694%
Grade 789%

Grade 8 math not reported by the DOE.

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school70%
District 2342%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school91%
District 2349%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests22%70%37%91%2018201920222023202420252026
ReadingMath

New York changed its grades 3–8 tests in 2023. Compare years from 2023 onward with each other, not with earlier years.

Citywide reading scores fell sharply in 2026; NYC Public Schools is reviewing the results. Source: NYC Public Schools

View the data behind this chart
YearReadingMath
201822%37%
201928%50%
202242%60%
202362%79%
202466%86%
202566%88%
202670%91%

Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.

How it ranks nearby

Reading · 2026

  1. Eagle Academy for Young Men II (this school)70%

    Economic need index: 81%

  2. Economic need index: 82%0.9 mi away

  3. Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 89%0.3 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 90%0.3 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Eagle Academy for Young Men II (this school)91%

    Economic need index: 81%

  2. Economic need index: >95%0.6 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 82%0.9 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 90%0.3 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 89%0.3 mi away

  6. Economic need index: >95%0.8 mi away

Eagle Academy for Young Men II vs Brooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School

MeasureEagle Academy for Young Men IIBrooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School
Enrollment (2025–26)682536
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)16.511.8
Family satisfaction (2026)99%94%
Principal trust (2026)99%96%
Teacher trust (2026)99%93%
Leadership (2026)99%94%
4-year graduation rate (2025)93%94%
Regents diploma rate (2025)88%84%
Advanced Regents diploma rate (2025)7%1%
Distance between schools0.3 mi

Eagle Academy for Young Men II has higher advanced Regents diploma rate (2025) than Brooklyn Collegiate: A College Board School (7% vs 1%).

Student body

Enrollment

682 students

6–12 · up 47 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

16.5

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

2%

was 1% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

81% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 81% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

28%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 1% White, 12% Hispanic, 0% Asian, 82% Black, 1% multiracial, 0% female, 100% male.

Economic need index: 81% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.

More from the family survey

Leadership
99%
Disability support services
99%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
99%
Parent involvement
88%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. This school has no attendance zone; admission is through MySchools.

Address

1137 Herkimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USA

How to read this page

  • Test scores measure one week in April. They say nothing about the art room, recess or whether your child will be happy. Tour the school.
  • Averages hide gaps. In 2026, students in special education here scored 43% in reading (54 tested), compared with 70% schoolwide. If that's your family, ask how the school will support your child.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Quick Facts

What is this provider?

  • Subject: K–12 Schools
  • Sub-Subjects: High School, Middle School
  • Location: Ocean Hill, Brooklyn
  • Address: 1137 Herkimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11233, USA