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#536 of 992 private schools in NY
Brooklyn Independent
Middle School · Brooklyn, NY
A private middle school in Brooklyn, NY serving grades 6th – 8th.
38 LAFAYETTE AVE AVE-5TH FL, Brooklyn, NY 11217
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NY.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NY
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Brooklyn Independent sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$158,314
Median home value
$1,614,200
Median rent
$2,800/mo
College educated
73%
Homeownership
28.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math and Science Exploratory School (the)Enrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| MS 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| PS 369 Coy L Cox SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 506 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Free SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 51 | 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.
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.
Brooklyn Independent is listed in Brooklyn, NY; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Brooklyn Independent
Brooklyn Independent is a private middle school in Brooklyn, NY, serving approximately 84 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #536 of 992 private schools in NY.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooklyn Independent
What grades does Brooklyn Independent serve?
Brooklyn Independent serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brooklyn Independent?
Brooklyn Independent has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Independent?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Independent is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Brooklyn Independent rank in NY?
Brooklyn Independent ranks #536 of 992 private schools in NY.
What is Brooklyn Independent's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooklyn Independent has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Brooklyn Independent a private school?
Yes, Brooklyn Independent is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Brooklyn Independent a religious school?
No, Brooklyn Independent is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Phone
- (646) 930-1246
- Area population (ZIP 11217)
- 42,569
- Area average commute
- 35.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 11217; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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