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Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School

Grades: 5-8
1137 Herkimer Street, 4th Floor
Brooklyn NY 11233
Phone: 718-250-5765

Our Insights

Uncommon Ocean Hill Middle School is a charter school that serves grades 5-8. It is an independent public school open to all New York City students.

Why might this school be a good fit? It offers another option. Charter schools vary in approach and discipline and some offer longer school days and school years.

To enroll in this school, you must enter a lottery that is separate from the NYC Public Schools enrollment process. A charter school gives priority to children residing in its school district. For more information visit our Charter School page, and the school's website under "Contact & Location."

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School Stats

Citywide Average Key
This school is Better Near Worse than the citywide average

Is this school safe and well-run?

From the 2023-2024 NYC School Survey

How many teachers say the principal is an effective manager?
67%
85% Citywide Average
How many teachers say they would recommend this school to other families?
100%
84% Citywide Average

From the 2019-20 NY State Report Card

How many students were suspended?
9%
4% Citywide Average

How do students perform academically?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
80%
65% Citywide Average
How many elementary school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
63%
56% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
63%
47% Citywide Average
How many middle school students scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
56%
51% Citywide Average

From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide

How many 8th-graders earn high school credit?
3%
36% Citywide Average

Who does this school serve?

From the 2022-23 Demographic Snapshot

Enrollment
403
Asian
1%
Black
80%
Hispanic
14%
White
2%
Other
3%
Free or reduced priced lunch
80%
Students with disabilities
13%
English language learners
6%

From the 2023-24 School Quality Guide

Average daily attendance
89%
91% Citywide Average
How many students miss 18 or more days of school?
40%
34% Citywide Average

How does this school serve special populations?

From the New York State 2022-2023 Assessment Database

How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
42%
41% Citywide Average
How many students with disabilities scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
36%
31% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state math exam?
0%
15% Citywide Average
How many English language learners scored 3-4 on the state reading exam?
0%
22% Citywide Average


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Contact & Location

Location

Bedford-Stuyvesant (District 23)
Trains: C Line to Rockaway Ave; A Line, J Line, L Line, Z Line to Broadway Junction
Buses: B7, B20, B25, B60, B83, Q24, Q56

Contact

Principal
Katherine Dormont

Other Details

Shared campus?
Yes
This school shares a building with Mott Hall IV and Eagle Academy for Young Men II
Metal detectors?
No

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