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6.1 avg / 10

New York City Geographic District #18 School District

School District · Brooklyn, New York

Students: 11,223
Teachers (FTE): 925

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

33

13 elem, 7 mid, 13 high

Enrollment

11,223

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating New York City Geographic District #18?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New York City Geographic District #18 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

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Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Academy for Conservation and the Environment

8.5/10

Brooklyn · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+2.1 value signal Open profile

Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy

8.1/10

Brooklyn · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+1.8 value signal Open profile

PS 114 Ryder Elementary

7.6/10

Brooklyn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Real test data+1.4 value signal Open profile

How this district compares

New York rank

#337 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below New York avg

District size

11,223 students

Much larger than New York median

The short answer

New York City Geographic District #18 ranks #337 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. New York City Geographic District #18's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 33 schools. Its top-rated schools are Academy for Conservation and the Environment (8.5/10), Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy (8.1/10), and PS 114 Ryder Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Best value · beats the odds
Academy for Conservation and the Environment

Rates 8.5/10 despite 80% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among New York City Geographic District #18 schools.

Top-Rated Schools in New York City Geographic District #18

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (33 of 33). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Academy for Conservation and the Environment 8.5 / 10
2 Brooklyn Science and Engineering Academy 8.1 / 10
3 PS 114 Ryder Elementary 7.6 / 10
4 Cultural Academy for the Arts and Sciences 7.4 / 10
5 High School for Innovation in Advertising and Media 7.3 / 10
6 PS 279 Herman Schreiber 7.2 / 10
7 PS 233 Langston Hughes 7.1 / 10
8 It Takes a Village Academy 7.1 / 10
9 High School for Medical Professions 6.9 / 10
10 Middle School for Art and Philosphy 6.8 / 10

See all 33 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About New York City Geographic District #18

New York City Geographic District #18 is a Brooklyn, New York school district serving 33 schools. The district educates 11,223 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, New York City Geographic District #18 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Academy for Conservation and the Environment, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, New York City Geographic District #18 students show an average math proficiency of 45.9% and ELA proficiency of 51.4%.

The district includes 13 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 13 high schools.

District Map

Schools in New York City Geographic District #18, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 45.9%
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ELA Proficiency 51.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in New York City Geographic District #18 with test data.

District Details

State
New York
City
Brooklyn
Total Enrollment
11,223
Teachers (FTE)
925
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New York City Geographic District #18?

New York City Geographic District #18 has 33 schools in total — 13 elementary, 7 middle, and 13 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for New York City Geographic District #18?

The average composite rating for New York City Geographic District #18 is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in New York City Geographic District #18?

Per-pupil spending data for New York City Geographic District #18 is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District #18?

The average student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District #18 is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in New York City Geographic District #18?

Academy for Conservation and the Environment is the highest-rated school in New York City Geographic District #18 with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in New York City Geographic District #18?

Across schools in New York City Geographic District #18 with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does New York City Geographic District #18 compare to other districts in New York?

New York City Geographic District #18 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 33 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
45.9%
ELA Proficiency
51.4%

Resources

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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