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J.H.S. 62 Ditmas

700 Cortelyou Road Brooklyn, NY 11218
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700 Cortelyou Road
Brooklyn, NY 11218
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Teacher Data Reports for J.H.S. 62 Ditmas

Percent of school’s ratings that were “above average” or “high”

  • Math 27%
    •  About the same as NYC average (25%)
  • English 26%
    •  About the same as NYC average (25%)

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A vending machine price hike or a library closing? These enterprising students have it covered.

For a group of middle school students in Brooklyn, catching the news is much more than merely reading a newspaper, searching a Web site, or watching a program. These students at the Ditmas Intermediate School … Read More »

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  • Performance5 Average
  • Satisfaction 5 Average
  • Diversity 8 Above Average
5/9 Key indicators of this school's performance, including test scores and graduation rates. View All Data »
Performance Statistics
6th Grade English 657 / 800
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6th Grade Math 668 / 800
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7th Grade English 659 / 800
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7th Grade Math 665 / 800
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8th Grade English 649 / 800
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8th Grade Math 674 / 800
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8th Grade Science 59 / 100
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More about J.H.S. 62 Ditmas

Population 1,279 students
School Type Middle
Grades 6th-8th
2012 Progress
Report		 B
Avg. Attendance Rate 94%
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