I. S. 381

I. S. 381 (22K381) is a public school in District 22, Midwood, Brooklyn, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 53% of tested students were proficient in reading and 50% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 284 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–8
  • Neighborhood: Midwood
  • Non-zoned

Locations (1)

I. S. 381
2500 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA
Brooklyn, Midwood

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 50%, about typical for NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need; up 11 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 25% in reading (64 tested), compared with 53% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Family satisfaction (2026) is 99%, higher than most middle schools in the district and citywide.
  • Trust in principal (2026) is 99%, higher than most NYC middle schools.
  • English learners rose from 11% in 2023–24 to 20% in 2025–26, a larger increase than at most district middle schools.

What its own parents say

99%

of parents trust the principal

100%

trust their child's teachers

99%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 84% of families answered.

Test scores in context

Student progress (2024–25)

DOE School Quality Report

Students here gain about as much as at other schools serving similar students

Impact score: 0.5 · 59th 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

53%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

259 students tested

Level 118%
Level 229%
Level 332%
Level 422%

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

Students in special education25%

64 students tested

General education students63%

195 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 642%
Grade 752%
Grade 866%

Mathematics

50%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

252 students tested

Level 123%
Level 228%
Level 335%
Level 415%

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

Students in special education25%

56 students tested

General education students57%

196 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 649%
Grade 746%
Grade 854%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school53%
District 2251%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school50%
District 2258%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests55%53%33%50%201820192022202420252026
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
201855%33%
201954%41%
202253%21%
202450%35%
202553%39%
202653%50%

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. Economic need index: 62%1.8 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 74%1.4 mi away

  3. I. S. 381 (this school)53%

    Economic need index: 76%

  4. Economic need index: 68%1.9 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 74%1.3 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 58%1.1 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 83%1.1 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 89%2.2 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 87%

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 74%1.4 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 58%1.1 mi away

  3. I. S. 381 (this school)50%

    Economic need index: 76%

  4. Economic need index: 62%1.8 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 83%1.1 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 89%2.2 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 87%

  8. Economic need index: 74%1.3 mi away

I. S. 381 vs Andries Hudde

MeasureI. S. 381Andries Hudde
2026 reading proficient53% (0 points vs 2025)32% (0 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient50% (+11 points vs 2025)36% (+1 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)284318
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)9.39.4
Family satisfaction (2026)99%92%
Principal trust (2026)99%99%
Teacher trust (2026)100%97%
Leadership (2026)100%96%
Distance between schools<0.01 mi

I. S. 381 has higher reading proficiency than Andries Hudde (53% vs 32%) and higher math proficiency (50% vs 36%).

Student body

Enrollment

284 students

6–8 · down 20 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

9.3

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

20%

was 29% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

79% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 76% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

26%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 5% White, 31% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 53% Black, 1% multiracial, 49% female, 51% male.

Economic need index: 76% — 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
100%
Disability support services
98%
Outreach
99%
Facilities
98%
Parent involvement
96%

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

2500 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210, 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 25% in reading (64 tested), compared with 53% 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: Middle School
  • Location: Midwood, Brooklyn
  • Address: 2500 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210, USA