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Brooklyn Charter School (the)
Elementary School · Brooklyn Charter School (the) · Brooklyn, NY
A charter elementary school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
545 WILLOUGHBY AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11206
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brooklyn Charter School (the) score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2013, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brooklyn Charter School (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 98Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,280
Median home value
$822,100
Median rent
$1,558/mo
College educated
36.3%
Homeownership
10.9%
Poverty rate
33.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 23 Carter G WoodsonEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| PS 297 Abraham StocktonEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| PS 368Enrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Success Academy Charter School - Bed Stuy 1Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–10 | 0.2 mi | 816 | Compare → |
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.
Brooklyn Charter School (the)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $36,741NCES 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.
Brooklyn Charter School (the) is listed in BROOKLYN CHARTER SCHOOL (THE); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooklyn Charter School (the)
Brooklyn Charter School (the) is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Brooklyn Charter School (the), serving approximately 199 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 28.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,720 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooklyn Charter School (the)
What grades does Brooklyn Charter School (the) serve?
Brooklyn Charter School (the) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Brooklyn Charter School (the)?
Brooklyn Charter School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 199 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Charter School (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Charter School (the) is 28.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooklyn Charter School (the) rank in NY?
Brooklyn Charter School (the) ranks #4,720 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brooklyn Charter School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Brooklyn Charter School (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Charter School (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Charter School (the) has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brooklyn Charter School (the) a charter school?
Yes, Brooklyn Charter School (the) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Brooklyn Charter School (the) a Title I school?
No, Brooklyn Charter School (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Charter School (the)?
85.9% of students at Brooklyn Charter School (the) 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 199
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.8%
- Phone
- (718) 302-2085
- Area population (ZIP 11206)
- 89,231
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
Official sources & links
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 11206; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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