Below Average
#3638 of 4,742 schools in NY
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
Elementary School · Brooklyn Scholars Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter elementary school in Brooklyn, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
2635 LINDEN BLVD, Brooklyn, NY 11208
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brooklyn Scholars Charter School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2013, reaching 39% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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
79.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 89Excellent Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,988
Median home value
$638,200
Median rent
$1,563/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
25.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Scholars Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,554NCES 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 Scholars Charter School is listed in BROOKLYN SCHOLARS CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Brooklyn Scholars Charter School, serving approximately 727 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,638 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooklyn Scholars Charter School
What grades does Brooklyn Scholars Charter School serve?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Brooklyn Scholars Charter School?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Scholars Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooklyn Scholars Charter School rank in NY?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School ranks #3,638 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brooklyn Scholars Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Scholars Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Scholars Charter School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brooklyn Scholars Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Brooklyn Scholars 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 Scholars Charter School a Title I school?
No, Brooklyn Scholars Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Scholars Charter School?
79.8% of students at Brooklyn Scholars 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
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (718) 348-9360
- Area population (ZIP 11208)
- 106,901
- Area average commute
- 45.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 11208; 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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