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#4647 of 4,742 schools in NY

Achievement First Aspire Charter School

School · Achievement First Aspire Charter School · Brooklyn, NY

A charter school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

982 HEGEMAN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11208

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics4.4Below Average33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)69% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-30.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness2.5Needs Improvement40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$23,018
Chronic Absenteeism62.5%

Students at Achievement First Aspire Charter School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency44%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

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The neighborhood

Where Achievement First Aspire Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 69Bikeable

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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

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Achievement First East New York Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–120.9 mi1,138Compare →
Be'er Hagolah Institutes (b & G)Private · tuition6.2privatePK–121.4 mi379Compare →
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.8K–121.6 mi1,248Compare →
Leadership Preparatory Canarsie Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–91.7 mi796Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Achievement First Aspire Charter School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$23,018NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Achievement First Aspire Charter School is listed in ACHIEVEMENT FIRST ASPIRE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Achievement First Aspire Charter School

Achievement First Aspire Charter School is a public school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Achievement First Aspire Charter School, serving approximately 815 students in grades Kindergarten-10th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,647 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Achievement First Aspire Charter School

What grades does Achievement First Aspire Charter School serve?

Achievement First Aspire Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 10th.

How many students attend Achievement First Aspire Charter School?

Achievement First Aspire Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 815 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Aspire Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Aspire Charter School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Achievement First Aspire Charter School rank in NY?

Achievement First Aspire Charter School ranks #4,647 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Achievement First Aspire Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Achievement First Aspire Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Achievement First Aspire Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Achievement First Aspire Charter School has 33% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Achievement First Aspire Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Achievement First Aspire Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Achievement First Aspire Charter School a Title I school?

No, Achievement First Aspire Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 10th
Enrollment
815
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.5%
Area population (ZIP 11208)
106,901
Area average commute
45.2 min
Area median age
34.3
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

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