School of Technology, Arts, and Research

School of Technology, Arts, and Research (20K407) is a public school in District 20, Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, serving grades 6–7. In 2026, 64% of tested students were proficient in reading and 70% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 274 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

  • Grades served: 6–7
  • Neighborhood: Dyker Heights
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Locations (1)

School of Technology, Arts, and Research
650 86 Street
Brooklyn, Dyker Heights

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 math proficiency is 70%, higher than most NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 37% in reading (57 tested), compared with 64% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 274, smaller than most district middle schools.
  • 2026 reading proficiency is 64%, higher than most NYC middle schools.

What its own parents say

98%

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.

Test scores in context

Reading

64%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

271 students tested

Level 110%
Level 226%
Level 332%
Level 432%

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

Students in special education37%

57 students tested

General education students71%

214 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 663%
Grade 766%

Mathematics

70%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

275 students tested

Level 113%
Level 216%
Level 338%
Level 432%

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

Students in special education39%

57 students tested

General education students78%

218 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 664%
Grade 779%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school64%
District 2059%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school70%
District 2071%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%67%64%69%70%20252026
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
202567%69%
202664%70%

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: 65%1.2 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 77%1.1 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 64%0.4 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 75%0.6 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 57%0.7 mi away

  6. School of Technology, Arts, and Research (this school)64%

    Economic need index: 63%

  7. Economic need index: 61%0.3 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 83%1.4 mi away

  9. Economic need index: 82%1.0 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 77%1.1 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 64%0.4 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 75%0.6 mi away

  4. Economic need index: 57%0.7 mi away

  5. School of Technology, Arts, and Research (this school)70%

    Economic need index: 63%

  6. Economic need index: 61%0.3 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 83%1.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 82%1.0 mi away

School of Technology, Arts, and Research vs P.S./I.S. 104 The Fort Hamilton School

MeasureSchool of Technology, Arts, and ResearchP.S./I.S. 104 The Fort Hamilton School
2026 reading proficient64% (-3 points vs 2025)57% (-10 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient70% (+1 points vs 2025)59% (-2 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)274924
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)12.413.0
Family satisfaction (2026)96%92%
Principal trust (2026)98%95%
Teacher trust (2026)97%96%
Leadership (2026)99%93%
Distance between schools0.3 mi

School of Technology, Arts, and Research has higher math proficiency than P.S./I.S. 104 The Fort Hamilton School (70% vs 59%) and higher reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).

Student body

Enrollment

274 students

6–7

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

12.4

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

8%

was 8% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

67% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 63% — 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: 43% White, 39% Hispanic, 15% Asian, 0% Black, 3% multiracial, 36% female, 64% male.

Economic need index: 63% — 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
92%
Outreach
95%
Facilities
96%
Parent involvement
89%

NYC DOE · 2026 survey

School zone

NYC DOE · 2024–25

Know before you tour

Admissions

Admissions for NYC public schools go through MySchools. Check the attendance zone shown above; zones can change and do not guarantee a seat.

Address

650 86 Street

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 37% in reading (57 tested), compared with 64% 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: Dyker Heights, Brooklyn
  • Address: 650 86 Street