School Overview
Dock Street School for STEM Studies, located in the DUMBO neighborhood of Brooklyn, is a specialized public middle school (Grades 6–8) that emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The school is highly regarded for its rigorous academic culture, which integrates hands-on problem-solving and critical thinking into the core curriculum. By leveraging its unique location in a vibrant tech and creative hub, the school often partners with local professionals and organizations to provide students with real-world applications for their studies, preparing them for competitive high school programs.

Beyond its focus on STEM, Dock Street is noted for fostering a supportive and collaborative community environment. The school prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside academics, encouraging students to work in teams to navigate complex projects and engineering challenges. Because it is a sought-after school within the New York City public school system, it maintains a strong commitment to inquiry-based learning, aiming to cultivate curiosity and innovation in its student body while maintaining high standards of achievement.
278
Total Students
19.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOCK STREET SCHOOL FOR STEAM STUDIES
Demographic Student Count
White22
Hispanic40
Black187
Asian12
Two or More12
American Indian4
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    187 (67.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (14.4 %)
  • White
    22 (7.9 %)
  • Asian
    12 (4.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13
Phone: (718)780-7660
Website: http://www.dockstreetschoolnyc.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 150
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Grade 6 106
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DOCK STREET SCHOOL FOR STEAM STUDIES
Grade Student Count
Grade 6106
Grade 788
Grade 884
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DOCK STREET SCHOOL FOR STEAM STUDIES
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12444.6%
Male15455.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)