MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL

MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 156 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL (M.S. 394), located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. Named in honor of Nelson Mandela—whose tribal name was "Madiba"—the school places a strong emphasis on community, leadership, and social justice. The institution is characterized by a mission to prepare students for high-performing high schools and to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility, encouraging scholars to become active, positive contributors to their local and global communities.

Academically, Madiba Prep is known for a structured environment that focuses on rigorous instruction and personal development. The school integrates a "holistic" approach, often balancing core curricula with enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and supportive student services. By fostering a culture rooted in the values of excellence and equity, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that students are equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in a demanding academic landscape.

For more information, contact MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL at (718) 574-2804 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1014 LAFAYETTE AVE
BROOKLYN, NY 11221
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MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 156 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
156
Teachers:
15
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 156 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MADIBA PREP MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 74% of the student body.

Black or African American
73.7%
Hispanic/Latino
21.8%
White
1.9%
Asian
1.3%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%

Female
44.9%
Male
55.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.