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#1658 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 35% in state

Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School

Elementary School · New York City Geographic District #17 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #17 elementary school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

443 ST MARKS AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11238

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 28% proficient (2022)
  • 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change+2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendImproving
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-32.5 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism47.6%

Students at Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
15%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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 28 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brooklyn Arts and Science 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 92Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 96Biker’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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Explore Exceed Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.1K–80.0 mi374Compare →
PS 316 Elijah StroudEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–50.2 mi561Compare →
Bethel Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–70.3 mi16Compare →
PS 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (the)Enrollment path unverified7.3PK–50.3 mi771Compare →

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.

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

New York City Geographic District #17

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#18 of 49
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 Arts and Science Elementary School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School

Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #17, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,658 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School

What grades does Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School serve?

Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School?

Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School rank in NY?

Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School ranks #1,658 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Arts and Science Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School?

64.6% of students at Brooklyn Arts and Science 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
246
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.6%
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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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