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#688 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 15% in state

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #14 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #14 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

325 S 3RD ST, Brooklyn, NY 11238

  • Math 39% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 52% proficient (2022)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+3.82 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendImproving
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.9 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism25.3%

Students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 33 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brooklyn Arbor Elementary 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 98Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 93Biker’s Paradise

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$132,957

Median home value

$1,146,000

Median rent

$2,511/mo

College educated

71.2%

Homeownership

28.1%

Poverty rate

11.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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PS 319Enrollment path unverified4.6PK–10.1 mi83Compare →
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Talmud Torah of KashoPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–110.3 mi294Compare →
Talmud Torah Tiferes Yisroel IncPrivate · tuition4.1privateK–20.3 mi101Compare →

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.

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.

New York City Geographic District #14

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#4 of 38
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.

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #14, serving approximately 534 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #688 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School

What grades does Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School serve?

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School rank in NY?

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School ranks #688 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School a charter school?

No, Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School?

47.6% of students at Brooklyn Arbor Elementary 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.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.3%
Area population (ZIP 11238)
58,462
Area average commute
38.2 min
Area median age
35.7
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 11238; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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