Mary McDowell Friends School

20 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11201-0112
Tel: (718)625-3939
Grades: K - 12 | 282 students
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The Mary McDowell Friends School is an independent, Friends school for children with learning disabilities. As its guiding principle, the School believes that every child with learning disabilities can learn with the support of a community dedicated to specialized teaching, cooperation and respect. The School's approach is grounded in the Quaker values of respect for individuals, personal, and social responsibility, peaceful resolution of conflict, the importance of diversity and the value of service. Challenging and building on the strengths of each child, the School cherishes the uniqueness of every student. The School is committed to an educational partnership between faculty and parents. It serves as a resource in Brooklyn to provide information about learning disabilities to professionals, parents and the community.

School Overview:
Mary McDowell Friends School
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Friends
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Language based Learning Disabilities
Year Founded 1984
Student Body
Total Students 282 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (NY School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 40%
Average Class Size 12 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $49,177
% on Financial Aid 30%
Admissions Director Heather Burchyns
Admissions Associate Jennifer Shirazi
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Softball

School Notes:

  • The Mary McDowell Friends School is an independent, Friends school for children with learning disabilities. As its guiding principle, the School believes that every child with learning disabilities can learn with the support of a community dedicated to specialized teaching, cooperation and respect. The School's approach is grounded in the Quaker values of respect for individuals, personal, and social responsibility, peaceful resolution of conflict, the importance of diversity and the value of service. Challenging and building on the strengths of each child, the School cherishes the uniqueness of every student. The School is committed to an educational partnership between faculty and parents. It serves as a resource in Brooklyn to provide information about learning disabilities to professionals, parents and the community.

    • Profile last updated: 08/31/2012

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