Brooklyn Independent Middle School

Brooklyn Independent Middle School is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY, located at 38 Lafayette Ave. Founded in 2019, the nonprofit, independently-funded institution serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school utilizes a sliding-scale tuition model and inclusive admission practices to build a student body that reflects the diversity of the borough. Its educational approach centers on caring for students as unique individuals, aiming to bridge the transition from a nurturing elementary school setting to the demands of a high school environment. The curriculum emphasizes project-based learning, discussion, investigation, and Friday Field Learning to connect academic work with the real world. The school reports that, on average, 92 percent of its students are accepted into their top three high school choices and 98 percent of graduates pass the Living Environments and Algebra Regents examinations.

The school’s leadership team includes experienced educators who have previously taught in New York City settings. Meghann serves as Principal, bringing 20 years of experience in New York City education, including roles in special education and multiple grade levels. She holds a Master’s in Childhood Education and Special Education from Pace University. Danielle, the Dean of Academics, joined the team with 15 years of experience as an educator and curriculum writer, holding two Master’s degrees in Secondary Education from the University of Missouri St. Louis and Relay Graduate School of Education. The Board of Directors includes Kelsey Jones, a Teach for America alumna with 19 years in education and an MA in Educational Leadership from New York University, and Gabriela Tejedor, a 15-year educator with an MA from Relay Graduate School of Education and experience as a Network ELA Curriculum Specialist.

The administration is supported by staff members such as Etta, who manages school operations and communications, and Micah, who assists with day-to-day operations and brings experience in nonprofit business and administrative operations. The school’s values emphasize courage, growth, joy, and the celebration of differences. It describes itself as one of the most diverse private schools in New York City, committed to interrupting segregated schooling crises by providing exceptional education that centers adolescent minds, hearts, and voices.

Brooklyn Independent Middle School combines its sliding-scale tuition model with a rigorous, project-based curriculum to serve the diverse community of Brooklyn, ensuring that students in grades 6 through 8 receive an equitable and comprehensive education as they prepare for high school.

The school sits on Lafayette Avenue, just steps from Fulton Street and Hanson Place Seventh-Day Adventist Elementary School. It is also near Betty Carter Park and the General Edward Fowler public artwork.

BizScoreAI gives the school a Content Quality score of 100 out of 100, ensuring its website answers customer questions clearly so AI assistants can quote it directly. The Technical score is 86 out of 100, meaning the site is secure and readable for search engines. It ranks number 3 of 18 Middle school businesses that BizScoreAI has scored in Brooklyn.

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• Middle School Education
• Academic Curriculum Design
• Student Support Services
• Admissions Process Management
• Parental Engagement Programs