Very Good
#1561 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 33% in state
Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the)
High School · New York City Geographic District #32 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #32 high school where students score 46 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 IRVING AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11237
- Math 95% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 82% in 2021, across a 8-year record (2014–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,570
Median home value
$1,063,700
Median rent
$2,109/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
20.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Excellence in LeadershipEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Academy of Urban Planning and Engineering (the)Enrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn School for Social Justice (the)Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| All City Leadership Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–12 | 0.1 mi | 431 | 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.
New York City Geographic District #32
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #5 of 27
- 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 School for Math and Research (the) is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #32; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the)
Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) is a public high school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #32, serving approximately 350 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,561 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the)
What grades does Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) serve?
Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the)?
Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the)?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) rank in NY?
Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) ranks #1,561 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the)'s MySchoolScout rating?
Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 School for Math and Research (the)?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) a charter school?
No, Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) a Title I school?
No, Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the) is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn School for Math and Research (the)?
95.1% of students at Brooklyn School for Math and Research (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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 60.0%
- Phone
- (718) 381-7100
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 11237)
- 45,233
- Area average commute
- 40.3 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 11237; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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