Overview
IS 228 DAVID A BOODY is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in BROOKLYN, New York. The school enrolls 1,555 students. It is part of the NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #21
County36047
CityBROOKLYN
ZIP11223
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID360015202736
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,555
White0.6%
Hispanic / Latino22.1%
Black / African American29.4%
Asian4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native42.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races0.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %79%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)