The Science And Medicine Middle School

The Science And Medicine Middle School (18K366) is a public school in District 18, Canarsie, Brooklyn, serving grades 6–8. In 2026, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 43% were proficient in math (NYC DOE). Enrollment was 202 students in 2025–26 (NYC DOE).

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At a glance for families

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

Locations (1)

The Science And Medicine Middle School
965 E 107th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236, USA
Brooklyn, Canarsie

School Quality

The one thing to remember

2026 reading proficiency is 41%, about typical for NYC middle schools, including those with similar economic need; down 7 points from 2025.

Also worth knowing: In 2026, students in special education scored 16% in reading (49 tested), compared with 41% schoolwide.

What the numbers say

  • Enrollment (2025–26) is 202, smaller than most NYC middle schools.

What its own parents say

95%

of parents trust the principal

93%

trust their child's teachers

94%

satisfied with the education overall

NYC School Survey 2026. 56% 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: 0.45 · 39th 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

41%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

196 students tested

Level 129%
Level 230%
Level 327%
Level 414%

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

Students in special education16%

49 students tested

General education students50%

147 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 639%
Grade 735%
Grade 851%

Mathematics

43%

2026

students scored at Level 3 or 4

194 students tested

Level 130%
Level 227%
Level 336%
Level 47%

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

Students in special education18%

49 students tested

General education students51%

145 students tested

See grade-by-grade results
Grade 634%
Grade 745%
Grade 849%

Reading benchmarks

2026
This school41%
District 1847%
NYC public schools (DOE)51%

Math benchmarks

2026
This school43%
District 1855%
NYC public schools (DOE)58%

Excludes charter schools. Weighted by students tested.

Proficiency over time

0%25%50%75%100%New state tests31%41%18%43%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
201831%18%
201937%23%
202233%13%
202343%39%
202448%50%
202548%42%
202641%43%

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: 66%1.8 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 75%0.8 mi away

  3. The Science And Medicine Middle School (this school)41%

    Economic need index: 83%

  4. Economic need index: 78%1.5 mi away

  5. Economic need index: 87%2.1 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 87%1.3 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 79%1.7 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 88%0.4 mi away

Math · 2026

  1. Economic need index: 66%1.8 mi away

  2. Economic need index: 75%0.8 mi away

  3. Economic need index: 87%2.1 mi away

  4. The Science And Medicine Middle School (this school)43%

    Economic need index: 83%

  5. Economic need index: 87%1.3 mi away

  6. Economic need index: 79%1.7 mi away

  7. Economic need index: 88%0.4 mi away

  8. Economic need index: 78%1.5 mi away

The Science And Medicine Middle School vs I.S. 211 John Wilson

MeasureThe Science And Medicine Middle SchoolI.S. 211 John Wilson
2026 reading proficient41% (-7 points vs 2025)32% (-8 points vs 2025)
2026 math proficient43% (+1 points vs 2025)33% (-9 points vs 2025)
Enrollment (2025–26)202175
Student–teacher ratio (2025–26)7.012.0
Family satisfaction (2026)94%99%
Principal trust (2026)95%99%
Teacher trust (2026)93%99%
Leadership (2026)95%99%
Distance between schools0.4 mi

The Science And Medicine Middle School has higher math proficiency than I.S. 211 John Wilson (43% vs 33%) and higher reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).

Student body

Enrollment

202 students

6–8 · down 158 over five years

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Students per teacher

7.0

students per teacher

NYC DOE · 2025–26

English learners

7%

was 12% in 2024–25

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Economic need

89% of students live in poverty (2025–26)

Economic need index: 83% — the measure we use to compare similar schools.

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Special education

27%

of students here are in special education

NYC DOE · 2025–26

Student body: 4% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 82% Black, 1% multiracial, 51% female, 49% male.

Economic need index: 83% — 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
95%
Disability support services
91%
Outreach
93%
Facilities
89%
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

965 E 107th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236, 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 16% in reading (49 tested), compared with 41% 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: Language Learning
  • Sub-Subjects: Middle School
  • Location: Canarsie, Brooklyn
  • Address: 965 E 107th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236, USA