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Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
Elementary School · Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter elementary school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
856 QUINCY ST, Brooklyn, NY 11221
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2013, reaching 33% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 91Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,122
Median home value
$1,061,400
Median rent
$2,055/mo
College educated
42%
Homeownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11221; 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.
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,034NCES 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 Excelsior Charter School is listed in BROOKLYN EXCELSIOR CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School, serving approximately 557 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,553 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School
What grades does Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School serve?
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School?
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Excelsior Charter 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 Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School rank in NY?
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School ranks #4,553 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Excelsior Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School a Title I school?
No, Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School?
82.6% of students at Brooklyn Excelsior Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.4%
- Phone
- (718) 246-5681
- Area population (ZIP 11221)
- 90,750
- Area average commute
- 42.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 11221; 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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