Needs Improvement
#4663 of 4,742 schools in NY
Brighter Choice Community School
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16
280 HART ST, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
2.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
266
Student-Teacher
13.3:1
Score
2.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,663 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#557 of 570
public schools
In district
#22 of 23
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16
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About Brighter Choice Community School
Brighter Choice Community School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16. Brighter Choice Community School serves approximately 266 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Brighter Choice Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,663 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Brighter Choice Community School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 2.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.1
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
50% of students at Brighter Choice Community School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Brighter Choice Community School — Students at Brighter Choice Community School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
66.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.2/10.
How Brighter Choice Community School Compares
See how Brighter Choice Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
280 HART ST, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Brighter Choice Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BEDFORD STUYVESANT NEW BEGINNINGS CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE CO-OP SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL-BED STUY 2 (rated 6.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,280
Median Home Value
$822,100
Median Rent
$1,558/mo
Population
89,231
College Educated
36.3%
Homeownership
10.9%
Avg Commute
36.5 min
Poverty Rate
33.1%
Median Age
30.7
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| FORT HILL COLLABORATIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Staten Island, NY | 2.8 |
| MS 394 Brooklyn, NY | 2.8 |
| NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL New York, NY | 2.8 |
| PS 108 ASSEMBLYMAN ANGELO DEL TORO EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX New York, NY | 2.8 |
| DIVEN SCHOOL Elmira, NY | 2.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brighter Choice Community School
What grades does Brighter Choice Community School serve?
Brighter Choice Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Brighter Choice Community School?
Brighter Choice Community School has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brighter Choice Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brighter Choice Community School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brighter Choice Community School rank in NY?
Brighter Choice Community School ranks #4,663 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brighter Choice Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brighter Choice Community 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 Brighter Choice Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brighter Choice Community School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brighter Choice Community School a charter school?
No, Brighter Choice Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brighter Choice Community School a Title I school?
No, Brighter Choice Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brighter Choice Community School?
66.9% of students at Brighter Choice Community School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 66.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.6%
- Phone
- (718) 574-2378
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16- District Enrollment
- 5,827
- Schools in District
- 23
- District Rank
- #22 of 23
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