158 Richmond Street
Brooklyn,
NY
11208
Our school is near the J and Z trains, and the B13 and B24 bus line stops.
Bus transportation is provided to eligible students who live at least 1 mile from the school and reside in Brooklyn. Scholars who live at least .5 miles from the school are eligible to receive a MetroCard.
Phone Fax718-228-9141
Opened: September 2009
Grades: 5-8
Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 3:50 p.m. Monday – Thursday; 7:30 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. Friday
Enrichment: Coding, Fashion, Computer Science, Physical Education
Extracurriculars: After School All Stars (Afterschool Program), Flag Football, Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Co-ed Soccer, Step Team, Student Council, Young Men’s Leadership Program, Young Women’s Leadership Program
“Excellence Lives Here”
Achievement First East New York Middle School is a public charter school located in Brooklyn, NY within the Cypress Hills neighborhood. Serving students in 5th through 8th grade, our focus is in providing educational and enriching opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed for middle school students. We are proud to provide a safe, enriching non-profit charter school option for families throughout the Brooklyn area.
Shamel Duncan is the current principal at AF East New York Middle School, bringing over 12 years of experience in education. It is somewhat of a full circle moment for him because he started his Achievement First career here as a behavior specialist in 2013. Serving as principal of AF East New York Middle School is deeply connected to his personal why. He is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.
Shamel holds a bachelor’s degree from Morris College. His journey in education began at his alma, Boys & Girls High School, where he discovered a passion for supporting students and helping them reach their full potential. Under his leadership, East New York Middle School has seen consistent year-over-year academic gains in ELA, Math, & Science State Test Performance. East New York Middle School emphasizes academic rigor, creativity, and character development. Shamel believes in the importance of collaboration among teachers, parents, and the community to create a strong foundation for student success.
In addition to his commitment to education, Shamel enjoys traveling, photography, and spending time with his family. He is thrilled to be part of the East New York Middle School community and looks forward to an exciting year ahead!
Feel free to reach out to Shamel at shamelduncan@achievementfirst.org with any questions or concerns.