Below Average
#3905 of 4,742 schools in NY
Academy for Young Writers
High School · New York City Geographic District #19 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #19 high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1065 ELTON ST, Brooklyn, NY 11208
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Academy for Young Writers score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Academy for Young Writers sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 82Excellent Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,988
Median home value
$638,200
Median rent
$1,563/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
25.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 378 | Compare → |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.9 | K–10 | 0.6 mi | 815 | Compare → |
| East New York Arts and Civics High School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| East New York Family AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 632 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #19
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #40 of 52
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Academy for Young Writers is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academy for Young Writers
Academy for Young Writers is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #19, serving approximately 452 students in grades 6th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,905 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academy for Young Writers
What grades does Academy for Young Writers serve?
Academy for Young Writers serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Academy for Young Writers?
Academy for Young Writers has an enrollment of approximately 452 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Young Writers?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Young Writers is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Academy for Young Writers rank in NY?
Academy for Young Writers ranks #3,905 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Academy for Young Writers's MySchoolScout rating?
Academy for Young Writers has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academy for Young Writers?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academy for Young Writers has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Academy for Young Writers a charter school?
No, Academy for Young Writers is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Academy for Young Writers a Title I school?
No, Academy for Young Writers is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academy for Young Writers?
91.8% of students at Academy for Young Writers qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 452
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 94.0%
- Phone
- (718) 688-7230
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11208)
- 106,901
- Area average commute
- 45.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 11208; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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