MOTT HALL IV
MOTT HALL IV is a Title I public middle school that is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23 school district, located in BROOKLYN, NY with about 161 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 11 teachers, MOTT HALL IV has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
MOTT HALL IV, located in the Ocean Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a public middle school (serving grades 6–8) that operates under the New York City Department of Education. Part of the well-regarded Mott Hall network, the school is built on the philosophy of fostering academic excellence, high expectations, and leadership development within its student body. It focuses on creating a rigorous learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond, emphasizing critical thinking and collaborative skills.
The school is noted for its commitment to a "scholarly" culture, often incorporating enrichment programs, arts, and extracurricular activities to support the social and emotional growth of its students. By maintaining a close-knit school community and prioritizing strong relationships between staff, families, and students, MOTT HALL IV aims to bridge educational gaps and provide equitable opportunities for all learners in the Brooklyn community.
For more information, contact MOTT HALL IV at (718) 485-5240 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BROOKLYN, NY 11233
(718) 485-5240
http://www.motthall4.com
MOTT HALL IV is a public Title I school in BROOKLYN, NY with about 161 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
- Total Students:
- 161
- Teachers:
- 11.01
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 161 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MOTT HALL IV is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 86% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 85.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.4%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 56.5%
- Male
- 43.5%
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.