6.1 avg / 10

New York City Geographic District #23 School District

School District · Brooklyn, New York

Last updated: May 2026

Students: 8,334

Teachers (FTE): 664

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

15 elem, 7 mid, 6 high

Enrollment

8,334

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

15 elem, 7 mid, 6 high

Enrollment

8,334

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

New York rank

#347 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below New York avg

District size

8,334 students

Much larger than New York median

About New York City Geographic District #23

New York City Geographic District #23 is a Brooklyn, New York school district serving 28 schools. The district educates 8,334 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, New York City Geographic District #23 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Riverdale Avenue Community School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, New York City Geographic District #23 students show an average math proficiency of 31.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.3%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 6 high schools.

District Map

Schools in New York City Geographic District #23, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 31.4%

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ELA Proficiency 41.3%

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Average proficiency across all schools in New York City Geographic District #23 with test data.

Schools in New York City Geographic District #23

28 schools

Elementary Schools 15

Riverdale Avenue Community School

314 9.0

PS 165 Ida Posner

199 8.9

PS 327 Dr Rose B English

250 8.7

PS 150 Christopher

103 7.4

PS 298 Dr Betty Shabazz

333 7.4

Ps/is 155 Nicholas Herkimer

369 7.3

Gregory Jocko Jackson-sports-arts

PS 137 Rachel Jean Mitchell

150 5.0

Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School

387 5.0

Christopher Avenue Community School

280 4.7

PS 156 Waverly

456 4.4

PS 178 Saint Clair Mckelway

299 4.0

Middle Schools 7

Mott Hall IV

110 7.2

Kappa V (knowledge and Power Prep Academy)

82 6.9

Brownsville Collaborative Middle School

282 6.3

Mott Hall Bridges Academy

121 6.2

Brooklyn Environmental Exploration School (bees)

165 6.0

Is 392

307 4.5

Riverdale Avenue Middle School

117 4.5

High Schools 6

Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School

483 6.7

Frederick Douglass Academy Vii High School

249 5.9

Eagle Academy for Young Men II

625 5.9

Teachers Preparatory High School

198 4.9

Brooklyn Democracy Academy

175 4.9

Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School

178 4.9

District Details

State: New York
City: Brooklyn
Total Enrollment: 8,334
Teachers (FTE): 664
Child Poverty Rate: 0.3%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in New York City Geographic District #23?

New York City Geographic District #23 has 28 schools in total — 15 elementary, 7 middle, and 6 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 #23?

The average composite rating for New York City Geographic District #23 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 #23?

Per-pupil spending data for New York City Geographic District #23 is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District #23?

The average student-teacher ratio in New York City Geographic District #23 is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in New York City Geographic District #23?

Riverdale Avenue Community School is the highest-rated school in New York City Geographic District #23 with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in New York City Geographic District #23?

Across schools in New York City Geographic District #23 with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does New York City Geographic District #23 compare to other districts in New York?

New York City Geographic District #23 has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 28 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.1/10
Math Proficiency: 31.4%
ELA Proficiency: 41.3%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

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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.