The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in English language arts. The lowest is 0% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
Eagle Academy for Young Men II is a public middle and high school in Brooklyn serving grades six through twelve, located in a neighborhood where substantial housing investment is underway and the median rent is rising steadily. The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly Black, with a substantial share qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic circumstances of its catchment area. It operates within New York City Geographic District 23, which has been contracting in total enrollment over the past several years, and the school itself is relatively small for the grades it covers.
The school's math results show real strength in the lower grades tested. Sixth-grade students performed at very high proficiency overall, while seventh graders showed solid performance as well. Eighth-grade math results are not reported, which is characteristic of some New York schools in transition years. English Language Arts results show a different pattern: sixth graders performed well, but proficiency drops noticeably by seventh grade and declines further by eighth grade, where less than half of tested students met proficiency standards. Eighth-grade science testing data was not available. These shifts across grades warrant attention; a parent may want to ask the school directly what instructional or structural factors drive the decline in ELA performance as students move into the upper middle grades.
The school operates within District 23's broader landscape of curriculum standardization. Beginning in 2023, all elementary schools in the district shifted to the Into Reading literacy curriculum as part of NYC Reads, and by fall 2027, middle schools are mandated to use a standardized reading and math curriculum as well. The district also implemented a new Illustrative Mathematics Algebra I curriculum in high schools. These districtwide mandates mean that instruction in literacy and math, two core subjects, will be aligned across Eagle Academy and its peer schools. At the same time, District 23 has seen sustained enrollment decline over the past several years, a structural condition that shapes school capacity and resource allocation.
Admissions to District 23's middle and high schools operate through local discretion rather than a citywide lottery. The superintendent of District 23 sets guidelines for who gains seats, and high schools in the district may prioritize academic performers. Families interested in Eagle Academy should clarify the school's admissions process and any academic screening or enrollment preferences.
The neighborhood around Eagle Academy is experiencing active housing investment and development. Home values and rents have risen substantially in the surrounding zip code, and the area is part of a broader Brooklyn pattern of residential growth and densification, especially in central neighborhoods. The school sits within Brooklyn's dense urban fabric, with walkable street access and transit connections typical of the borough.
Information about the school's graduation rate, course breadth, career and dual-credit pathways, and specialized program offerings was not available in the data. A parent considering this school for their child would benefit from visiting the school, reviewing its course catalog, and speaking with the administration about high school outcomes, post-secondary pathways, and how the school supports students across the academic range.
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