Serving 339 students in grades 6-8, Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation's student population of 339 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#716 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
5%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation's ranking?
Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation is ranked #716 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation often compared to?
Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovationis often viewed alongside schools like Math And Science Exploratory School, New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation?
339 students attend Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation?
Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation offer ?
Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation part of?
Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation is part of New York City Geographic District #15 School District.
In what neighborhood is Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation located?
Middle School 442 Carroll Gardens School For Innovation is located in the Windsor Terrace neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 6 other public schools located in Windsor Terrace.
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