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#4667 of 4,742 schools in NY
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Achievement First Linden Charter School
Elementary School · Achievement First Linden Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter elementary school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 VAN SICLEN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11207
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 32.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Achievement First Linden Charter School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- 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
$55,419
Median home value
$657,400
Median rent
$1,443/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
26.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Achievement First Linden Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,418NCES 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 Linden Charter School is listed in ACHIEVEMENT FIRST LINDEN CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Achievement First Linden Charter School
Achievement First Linden Charter School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Achievement First Linden Charter School, serving approximately 646 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 32.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,667 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Achievement First Linden Charter School
What grades does Achievement First Linden Charter School serve?
Achievement First Linden Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Achievement First Linden Charter School?
Achievement First Linden Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 646 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Linden Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Linden Charter School is 32.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Achievement First Linden Charter School rank in NY?
Achievement First Linden Charter School ranks #4,667 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Achievement First Linden Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Achievement First Linden Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Linden Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Achievement First Linden Charter School has 29% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Achievement First Linden Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Achievement First Linden 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 Linden Charter School a Title I school?
No, Achievement First Linden Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 646
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.5%
- Phone
- (347) 471-2700
- Area population (ZIP 11207)
- 93,445
- Area average commute
- 45.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 11207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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