3.3 ★ (64 reviews)
MS 936 Arts Off 3rd (20K936) is a public school in District 20, Sunset Park, Brooklyn, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 56% of tested students were proficient in reading and 65% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 451 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).
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2026 math proficiency is 65%, higher than most NYC middle schools and about typical for those with similar economic need; up 8 points from 2025.
Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 34% in reading (88 tested), compared with 56% schoolwide.
97%
of parents trust the principal
97%
trust their child's teachers
96%
satisfied with the education overall
NYC School Survey 2026. 100% of families answered.
Students here gain more than at most schools serving similar students
Impact score: 0.55 · 78th percentile
The DOE compares results with those of students with similar starting points and backgrounds.
View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality SnapshotReading
56%
students scored at Level 3 or 4
417 students tested
88 students tested
329 students tested
Mathematics
65%
students scored at Level 3 or 4
370 students tested
82 students tested
288 students tested
Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.
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
| Year | Reading | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 64% | 48% |
| 2023 | 67% | 66% |
| 2024 | 58% | 59% |
| 2025 | 62% | 57% |
| 2026 | 56% | 65% |
Proficiency means scoring at Level 3 or above. Test scores are one measure of a school, not the whole experience.
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Economic need index: 72%
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| Measure | Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd | P.S./I.S. 30 Mary White Ovington |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 reading proficient | 56% (-6 points vs 2025) | 46% (-9 points vs 2025) |
| 2026 math proficient | 65% (+8 points vs 2025) | 54% (-1 points vs 2025) |
| Enrollment (2025–26) | 451 | 805 |
| Student–teacher ratio (2025–26) | 8.8 | 10.3 |
| Family satisfaction (2026) | 96% | 92% |
| Principal trust (2026) | 97% | 95% |
| Teacher trust (2026) | 97% | 96% |
| Leadership (2026) | 98% | 96% |
| Distance between schools | 0.7 mi | |
Ms 936 Arts Off 3rd has higher reading proficiency than P.S./I.S. 30 Mary White Ovington (56% vs 46%) and higher math proficiency (65% vs 54%).
Enrollment
451 students
6–8 · up 294 over five years
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Students per teacher
8.8
students per teacher
NYC DOE · 2025–26
English learners
12%
was 12% in 2024–25
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Economic need
73% of students live in poverty (2025–26)
Economic need index: 72% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Special education
21%
of students here are in special education
NYC DOE · 2025–26
Student body: 18% White, 71% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 1% Black, 2% multiracial, 67% female, 33% male.
Economic need index: 72% — the measure we use to compare similar schools. It combines measures of students’ economic circumstances; it is not a measure of school quality.
NYC DOE · 2026 survey
NYC DOE · 2024–25
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270 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220, USA
Source: NYC DOE / NYSED, 2026 · School information · View this school's official NYC DOE School Quality Snapshot
Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools.
They are a wonderful staff, starting from the principal, the teachers and all the other staff . My son is happy to continue his sixth grade here, and he has told me that he feels very good and comfortable.
I think this school is great, but could improve on class room management. The teachers are caring, and there are many opportunities for students to grow. The school provides a safe environment, and there are plenty of things to help student succeed. However, it could be even better with improved cla
This is not a terrible school if your a white kid but if your a different type of race/culture I don’t recommend going you won’t have a opportunity here the dean has favorites and the other teachers are nice, if your parent works at the school you have so many chances of barley getting in trouble.
This is my daughter’s first year at the school. The principal (Mr. Proudfoot) is amazing and truly cares about the students. It is easy to communicate with the teachers & I have found them all to be responsive. Overall, it is a great environment for our child.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The teachers are dedicated and passionate, guiding students to explore their potential without limits. The facilities are designed to encourage learning, with well equipped spaces for artistic and technological creation. Plus, the environment is inclusive and inspiring, allowing each stud
3.3
64 reviews
Families highlight starting principal and sixth grade at MS 936 Arts Off 3rd, though some reviews include mixed or critical feedback. Feedback is based on Google reviews.