Is Medgar Evers College Preparatory School a good school?

Medgar Evers College Preparatory School ranks 614 th of 1242 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Medgar Evers College Preparatory School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,293 students attended Medgar Evers College Preparatory School.

What is the racial makeup of Medgar Evers College Preparatory School?

Students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School are 89% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% White.

Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Summary:

Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Brooklyn, New York, with a total enrollment of 1,351 students. The school is part of the New York City Geographic District #17, which is ranked 636 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Medgar Evers College Preparatory School consistently outperforms the district and state in various standardized tests and Regents exams, particularly for its African American and Hispanic student populations. The school has a high graduation rate, ranging from 84.3% to 95.8% over the past few years, which is higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high per-student spending and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the district and state, indicating a focus on providing quality resources and smaller class sizes.

When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Clara Barton High School, Brooklyn School For Music & Theater, and Brooklyn Academy Of Science And The Environment, Medgar Evers College Preparatory School generally outperforms them in academic measures, such as Regents exam proficiency rates and graduation rates. This suggests that Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is a model for providing quality education in an urban setting, particularly for its diverse and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public 6-12

1186 Carroll St
Brooklyn, NY 11225-2201

(718) 703-5400

District: New York City Geographic District #17

SchoolDigger Rank:
614^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,971

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 1,293

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.7%

Hispanic:

5.7%

American Indian:

1.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Medgar Evers College Preparatory School ranks better than 90% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.3. (See more...)

Compare Details Medgar Evers College Preparatory School ranks better than 50.6% of high schools in New York. It also ranks 3^rd among 18 ranked high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.57. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Medgar Evers College Preparatory School has the largest high school student body size in the New York City Geographic District #17. Racial makeup is: African American (88.7%), Hispanic (5.7%), American Indian (1.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is 17.4. 16 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Medgar Evers College Preparatory School employs 74.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School is $12,971, which is the lowest among 18 high schools in the New York City Geographic District #17!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Medgar Evers College Preparatory School:

SchoolDigger ranks Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 151^st of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Medgar Evers College Preparatory School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 614^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Medgar Evers College Preparatory School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #17:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #17 636^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all middle school students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2007	79.17	222^nd	1123	80.2%
2008	83.98	112^th	1185	90.5%
2009	86.81	21^st	1224	98.3%
2010	89.39	60^th	1243	95.2%
2011	92.41	40^th	1295	96.9%
2012	93.96	22^nd	1337	98.4%
2013	97.33	23^rd	1373	98.3%
2014	97.78	20^th	1401	98.6%
2015	99.20	10^th	1407	99.3%
2016	98.53	19^th	1429	98.7%
2017	98.22	27^th	1455	98.1%
2018	94.64	61^st	1438	95.8%
2019	95.80	60^th	1439	95.8%
2021	89.29	95^th	1242	92.4%
2022	74.58	293^rd	1479	80.2%
2023	92.80	99^th	1500	93.4%
2024	88.30	151^st	1504	90.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	97.79	31^st	1245	97.5%
2019	98.37	33^rd	1241	97.3%
2021	93.84	36^th	935	96.1%
2022	78.63	180^th	1306	86.2%
2024	89.39	95^th	1296	92.7%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2022	78.19	65^th	487	86.7%
2023	94.19	20^th	543	96.3%
2024	82.25	59^th	594	90.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	92.90	64^th	1353	95.3%
2019	95.70	50^th	1370	96.4%
2021	85.29	104^th	1066	90.2%
2022	75.80	276^th	1454	81.0%
2023	90.23	113^th	1463	92.3%
2024	87.61	146^th	1465	90.0%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	94.75	58^th	1352	95.7%
2019	93.98	78^th	1366	94.3%
2021	90.02	74^th	1071	93.1%
2022	69.33	330^th	1455	77.3%
2023	93.02	85^th	1464	94.2%
2024	86.89	154^th	1464	89.5%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	98.40	17^th	663	97.4%
2019	98.50	14^th	653	97.9%
2021	95.53	4^th	253	98.4%
2022	85.34	63^rd	706	91.1%
2023	95.92	33^rd	696	95.3%
2024	93.76	33^rd	705	95.3%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	85.45	73^rd	810	91.0%
2019	87.55	66^th	826	92.0%
2024	90.63	55^th	953	94.2%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.48	1^st	25	96.0%
2019	95.06	1^st	18	94.4%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

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Rank History for all high school students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	33.70	714^th	935	23.6%
2006	24.32	783^rd	986	20.6%
2007	43.55	691^st	1002	31.0%
2008	51.31	613^th	1027	40.3%
2009	60.25	443^rd	1086	59.2%
2010	70.37	225^th	1117	79.9%
2011	65.04	371^st	1165	68.2%
2012	67.39	373^rd	1198	68.9%
2013	66.61	415^th	1217	65.9%
2014	54.55	590^th	1237	52.3%
2015	60.66	445^th	1255	64.5%
2016	48.86	668^th	1255	46.8%
2017	45.07	684^th	1221	44.0%
2018	58.50	558^th	1210	53.9%
2019	49.99	672^nd	1207	44.3%
2022	52.20	608^th	1190	48.9%
2023	49.07	654^th	1228	46.7%
2024	52.57	614^th	1242	50.6%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	47.63	93^rd	157	40.8%
2019	49.03	100^th	165	39.4%
2022	27.01	171^st	212	19.3%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	48.54	522^nd	1095	52.3%
2019	25.21	885^th	1132	21.8%
2022	26.18	788^th	1038	24.1%
2023	28.51	841^st	1130	25.6%
2024	53.16	436^th	1144	61.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	61.70	359^th	1154	68.9%
2019	52.42	571^st	1179	51.6%
2022	55.88	438^th	1101	60.2%
2023	55.34	469^th	1155	59.4%
2024	56.52	454^th	1170	61.2%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	74.87	69^th	498	86.1%
2019	81.47	37^th	493	92.5%
2022	85.83	20^th	389	94.9%
2023	76.93	48^th	531	91.0%
2024	75.30	60^th	564	89.4%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	58.43	537^th	1176	54.3%
2019	49.35	679^th	1193	43.1%
2022	55.54	554^th	1155	52.0%
2023	51.05	625^th	1197	47.8%
2024	54.72	578^th	1219	52.6%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	55.03	571^st	1176	51.4%
2019	48.34	668^th	1190	43.9%
2022	46.68	629^th	1154	45.5%
2023	46.90	654^th	1191	45.1%
2024	49.70	635^th	1211	47.6%

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Rank History for high school Asian students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	64.05	175^th	426	58.9%
2019	43.01	297^th	447	33.6%
2022	53.71	205^th	386	46.9%
2023	63.89	159^th	424	62.5%
2024	55.49	200^th	426	53.1%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	76.91	98^th	679	85.6%
2019	69.17	154^th	686	77.6%
2022	72.80	115^th	593	80.6%
2023	69.51	144^th	671	78.5%
2024	71.96	133^rd	690	80.7%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	64.22	239^th	791	69.8%
2019	62.46	267^th	815	67.2%
2022	64.13	227^th	760	70.1%
2023	69.99	200^th	851	76.5%
2024	72.78	165^th	865	80.9%

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Rank History for high school Native American students at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.73	2^nd	43	95.3%
2019	83.19	5^th	46	89.1%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a student
Monday, November 16, 2020

I am a past student at Medgar Evers College Prep School and I attended the middle and high school. Honestly speaking, the middle school is pretty good - by the end of middle school, you child will have already and passed several regents exams and is fully prepared for Advanced Placement classes, which the school offers. However, I struggle to find a word to describe the teachers. In my day, the teachers openly cursed, yelled at, belittled, and straight up embarrassed the students by talking about their financial status, grades, home life, and appearance. But, there are some good ones as well. For the highschool, things are a little different. Because the school brings in new students from other schools and blends them with students who have been attending the school for three years already, things are tense. The students often do not get along and the school makes no effort to help them get along. In addition, the school seems to only care if you are on the track team, super smart, or popular - other than that, they DO NOT care about you. In addition, the school compares the two groups of students over and over again, publically and privately. The classes are okay, but certain teachers do not care, cannot handle the class, or remained unbothered. I have heard many, many teachers call students "stupid", "failures", "nobodies", and many other negative terms amongst themselves or in the presence of the students. The homophobia is this school is also absolutely astonishing and staff has been known to bully students who are known to be part of the LGBTQIA+. In addition, I maintain the fact that yes, there is no gym or auditorium. They only have a cafeteria, affectionately called the "cafegymatorium" by the students and staff. It has been known to attract rats and roaches, but so does every public school. Ultimately, good luck if you are sending your child to this school or are planning to attend in the near future.

P.S. The school is also very famous for covering up issues such as assault, suicide, and inappropriate relationships, so do your research and talk to the past students. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 7, 2019

This is an amazing school that pushes its students to academic greatness. Particularly if they are strong in the areas of science and math. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

I selected this school as my child first choice for JHS. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, March 22, 2009

My daughter goes to school here and its the most innovative, dedicated bunch of workers I have ever seen. All the teachers are very professional and wee educated. I will recommend this school any time. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	0	140	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	156
1995	1	400	2	22	1	n/a	n/a	426
1996	1	400	2	22	1	n/a	n/a	426
1997	1	556	5	25	0	n/a	n/a	587
1998	4	628	3	29	1	n/a	n/a	665
1999	6	647	2	26	2	n/a	n/a	683
2000	6	694	1	21	4	n/a	n/a	726
2001	18	670	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	719
2002	61	772	3	39	2	n/a	n/a	877
2003	61	772	3	39	2	n/a	n/a	877
2004	56	777	5	36	5	n/a	n/a	879
2005	46	827	9	38	8	n/a	n/a	928
2006	19	847	11	45	8	n/a	n/a	930
2007	6	844	8	42	7	n/a	n/a	907
2008	4	834	6	42	4	n/a	n/a	890
2009	4	826	5	42	4	n/a	n/a	881
2010	3	889	3	41	4	n/a	n/a	940
2011	2	997	5	29	0	0	0	1033
2012	0	1058	7	32	2	2	0	1101
2013	3	1114	17	37	2	2	12	1187
2014	4	1153	29	40	2	0	18	1246
2015	7	1142	40	45	12	0	23	1269
2016	10	1093	41	56	17	0	25	1242
2017	8	1080	23	60	19	12	21	1223
2018	11	1103	18	60	26	10	25	1253
2019	12	1167	24	70	35	9	22	1339
2020	12	1234	26	70	37	10	31	1420
2021	14	1276	36	81	36	8	39	1490
2022	13	1244	34	79	31	5	39	1445
2023	12	1118	24	81	23	3	90	1351
2024	14	1147	18	74	24	9	7	1293

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	156	8.0	19.5	n/a
1995	426	22.0	19.4	n/a
1996	426	22.0	19.4	n/a
1997	587	17.0	34.5	24.9
1998	665	27.8	23.9	35.3
1999	683	31.9	21.4	17.3
2000	726	32.7	22.2	38.3
2001	719	27.7	26.0	36.6
2002	877	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	877	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	879	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	928	n/a	n/a	0
2006	930	43.0	21.6	36.2
2007	907	40.6	22.3	45
2008	890	41.9	21.2	44.5
2009	881	40.2	21.9	85.5
2010	940	44.9	20.8	n/a
2011	1033	45.1	22.8	78.8
2012	1101	45.5	24.1	64.6
2013	1187	48.0	24.7	72.4
2014	1246	54.3	22.9	72.2
2015	1269	58.0	21.8	72.6
2016	1242	59.0	21.0	68
2017	1223	60.3	20.2	73.9
2018	1253	57.0	21.9	70.8
2019	1339	69.0	19.3	66.9
2020	1420	71.9	19.7	75.1
2021	1490	76.1	19.5	76.2
2022	1445	79.8	18.0	82.8
2023	1351	74.3	18.1	92.5
2024	1293	74.2	17.4	87.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Medgar Evers College Preparatory School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	156	8.0	19.5	n/a
1995	426	22.0	19.4	n/a
1996	426	22.0	19.4	n/a
1997	587	17.0	34.5	24.9
1998	665	27.8	23.9	35.3
1999	683	31.9	21.4	17.3
2000	726	32.7	22.2	38.3
2001	719	27.7	26.0	36.6
2002	877	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	877	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	879	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	928	n/a	n/a	0
2006	930	43.0	21.6	36.2
2007	907	40.6	22.3	45
2008	890	41.9	21.2	44.5
2009	881	40.2	21.9	85.5
2010	940	44.9	20.8	n/a
2011	1033	45.1	22.8	78.8
2012	1101	45.5	24.1	64.6
2013	1187	48.0	24.7	72.4
2014	1246	54.3	22.9	72.2
2015	1269	58.0	21.8	72.6
2016	1242	59.0	21.0	68
2017	1223	60.3	20.2	73.9
2018	1253	57.0	21.9	70.8
2019	1339	69.0	19.3	66.9
2020	1420	71.9	19.7	75.1
2021	1490	76.1	19.5	76.2
2022	1445	79.8	18.0	82.8
2023	1351	74.3	18.1	92.5
2024	1293	74.2	17.4	87.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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