Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center, Brooklyn NY

Original Research by School Decision on Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center

MS 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center is a public middle school serving grades six through eight in Brooklyn's Geographic District 13. The school enrolls a modest student population with a small sixth grade, larger seventh and eighth grades. The vast majority of enrolled students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic need across the school community.

The student body is predominantly Black and Hispanic. There are very small numbers of Asian, white, and multiracial students, and one student each identifying as Native American and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. State assessment data on English learner enrollment and students with disabilities was not available.

Academic performance on state tests shows consistent challenge across all grade levels and subjects. In mathematics, results vary notably by grade: sixth grade proficiency is quite low, seventh grade proficiency is near the midpoint, and eighth grade proficiency is very low. English language arts results are similarly modest across grades six through eight. Eighth grade science proficiency is also low. A single older data point from 2009-2010 suggests eighth grade social studies proficiency was around the midpoint at that time, but no recent social studies results are available to show current performance. Participation rates in testing are generally solid, ranging from about three-quarters to about nine-tenths of students tested, which means most students engaged with the assessments rather than opting out.

When placed against other schools serving middle grades in Kings County, MS 113 falls in the bottom quarter on overall proficiency. This positioning reflects the pattern visible in the school's own results: while the seventh grade shows moderate performance in both subjects, the sixth and especially eighth grades pull the school's average well below midpoint. The specific weakness in eighth grade mathematics and science, despite reasonable test participation, warrants attention.

Four-year graduation data, chronic absenteeism, and other attendance metrics do not apply to a school serving only middle grades, so those measures are not available. Special education and English learner population counts were not reported.

Geographic District 13 has made significant admissions changes. Since 2021, all district middle schools, including MS 113, use a lottery-based, screen-free admissions process. A majority of seats are reserved for students from low-income families and those in temporary housing, matching the economic profile of the district. This means families in the district apply to middle school without entrance exams, and seat allocation prioritizes economic diversity. Families interested in MS 113 should contact the school directly to understand the specific admissions process and any preferences or priorities that apply.

MS 113 sits in Brooklyn's Prospect Heights area near the intersection of Adelphi Street and Atlantic Avenue, placing it in a dense, highly walkable neighborhood. This part of Brooklyn is characterized by neighborhood-scaled retail and residential streets with strong transit access. The surrounding area has seen substantial new housing development in recent years, particularly in adjacent Downtown Brooklyn and Prospect Heights. Housing values in the zip code have risen noticeably. The neighborhood anchors include Prospect Park, major transit hubs, and the Brooklyn Public Library's Central Library at Grand Army Plaza.

A parent considering MS 113 should understand that the school is working with a student population facing significant economic hardship and achieving below-district and below-county performance on state measures. The notable drop in eighth grade results in both mathematics and science suggests either a cohort-specific pattern or a transition challenge as students move through the school. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, asking about instructional support for struggling students, whether there are cohort-level or programmatic explanations for the eighth grade results, and what resources are available for families whose children need additional academic support. The screen-free admissions and income-based seat reservation mean access is open to any family in the district, and no entrance exam is required.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

New York Regents Exams

1 course reported · 2024-25

End-of-course exams required for a New York Regents diploma. Each row shows the cohort size and the share of students scoring at the proficient level or higher.

Course	Students tested	% proficient
Science	24	13.0%

Math

Grade 625%

School 25% · District 43% · ▼ 18 pts below district

▼ 20 pts below state median · ▼ 25 pts below county median

Grade 751%

School 51% · District 52%

▼ 1 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 819%

School 19% · District 31% · ▼ 12 pts below district

▼ 18 pts below state median · ▼ 21 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 633%

School 33% · District 53% · ▼ 20 pts below district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 19 pts below county median

Grade 733%

School 33% · District 55% · ▼ 22 pts below district

▼ 14 pts below state median · ▼ 24 pts below county median

Grade 835%

School 35% · District 51% · ▼ 16 pts below district

▼ 13 pts below state median · ▼ 21 pts below county median

Science

Grade 830%

School 30% · District 44% · ▼ 13 pts below district

▼ 3 pts below state median · ▲ 5 pts above county median

Social studies

Grade 851%

School 51% · district not reported

▼ 27 pts below state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

This schoolNEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #13, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 6Lower-income35%Higher-income17%18 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income32%Higher-income67%35 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 6Lower-income19%Higher-income67%48 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income19%Higher-income17%2 pp gap