J.H.S. 292 Margaret S. Douglas

J.H.S. 292 Margaret S. Douglas is a Brooklyn middle school serving grades 6-8, dedicated to developing "future LEADERS" and preparing students for success in high school and beyond. The school is particularly noted for its Specialized High School (SHSAT) preparation program, LEADERS, which has a track record of students gaining admission to competitive specialized high schools like Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Latin, and Brooklyn Tech, as well as Bard Early College HS. Academically, the school offers significant opportunities for acceleration, with 44% of students participating in accelerated coursework, a figure well above the citywide median. Seventh and eighth graders can take Regents exams in subjects such as Algebra 1, Biology, and US History, with a high percentage of takers achieving strong passing scores and earning high school credit. However, ELA and Math proficiency rates are below the citywide median, indicating areas where general academic performance could improve. Beyond core academics, the school provides a diverse range of performing arts classes, including Dance, Culinary Arts, Music/Band, Fitness, Drama/Theater, and Film Making. While the school's instruction and performance rating is "Fair," parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting warm and welcoming staff and teachers dedicated to student understanding and high expectations. Some student survey results suggest concerns regarding bullying and physical fights.