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#1656 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 35% in state

Brooklyn Green School (the)

Middle School · New York City Geographic District #16 · Brooklyn, NY

A New York City Geographic District #16 middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

130 ROCHESTER AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11213

  • Math 16% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 46% proficient (2022)
  • 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+5.78 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2022
TrendImproving
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment5.3Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.1:1
Chronic Absenteeism43.2%

Students at Brooklyn Green School (the) score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency16%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 16 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2018
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)

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

Based on 14 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brooklyn Green School (the) 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 86Very Walkable
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 75Very Bikeable

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

Median income

$62,040

Median home value

$1,184,400

Median rent

$1,607/mo

College educated

34%

Homeownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

22.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.26–80.4 mi262Compare →
Kipp Always Mentally Prepared Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–90.5 mi895Compare →
Ronald Edmonds Learning Center IIEnrollment path unverified5.56–80.5 mi110Compare →
School of Integrated Learning (the)Enrollment path unverified7.66–80.5 mi220Compare →

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.

New York City Geographic District #16

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#5 of 23
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 Green School (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brooklyn Green School (the)

Brooklyn Green School (the) is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #16, serving approximately 192 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,656 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brooklyn Green School (the)

What grades does Brooklyn Green School (the) serve?

Brooklyn Green School (the) serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Brooklyn Green School (the)?

Brooklyn Green School (the) has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Green School (the)?

The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Green School (the) is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brooklyn Green School (the) rank in NY?

Brooklyn Green School (the) ranks #1,656 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Brooklyn Green School (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Brooklyn Green School (the) 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 Green School (the)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Green School (the) has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).

Is Brooklyn Green School (the) a charter school?

No, Brooklyn Green School (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brooklyn Green School (the) a Title I school?

No, Brooklyn Green School (the) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Green School (the)?

78.6% of students at Brooklyn Green 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
192
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Kings County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.2%
Phone
(929) 397-3340
Area population (ZIP 11213)
69,630
Area average commute
43.4 min
Area median age
34.5

Official sources & links

Search for school website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 11213; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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Data sources
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