Excellent
#172 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 4% in state
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School
Middle School · BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL
500 19TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Enrollment
325
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
8.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
325
Student-Teacher
8.3:1
Score
8.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#172 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#14 of 570
public schools
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School
Middle School in Brooklyn · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL. Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School serves approximately 325 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 8.3:1 students to teachers, Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School — Students at Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
25.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 12 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School Compares
See how Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
500 19TH ST, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. MS 442 CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION (rated 8.9/10), with a very similar rating. Another option is NEW VOICES SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE ARTS (rated 7.8/10, 0.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, MS 839 (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MS 442 CARROLL GARDENS SCHOOL FOR INNOVATION Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 8.9 |
| MESILAS BAIS YAAKOV Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 6.0 |
| ST JOSEPH THE WORKER CATHOLIC ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 7.7 |
| MAGNET SCHOOL OF MATH SCIENCE & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| WINDSOR TERRACE SCHOOL (THE) Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 7.9 |
| PS 107 JOHN W KIMBALL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 8.2 |
| PS 295 Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| JHS 88 PETER ROUGET Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| NEW VOICES SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC AND CREATIVE ARTS Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| PS 53 Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 3.6 |
| BROOKLYN PROSPECT CHARTER SCHOOL - CSD 15.2 Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 7.2 |
| PS 130 PARKSIDE (THE) Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| PS 230 DORIS L COHEN Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 7.0 |
| HELLENIC CLASSICAL CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 5.3 |
| ST SAVIOUR HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 39 HENRY BRISTOW Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 9.0 |
| MS 839 Brooklyn | 0.8 mi | 7.8 |
| BROOKLYN COLLEGE ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| JOHN JAY SCHOOL FOR LAW Brooklyn | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11215 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$180,773
Median Home Value
$1,674,700
Median Rent
$2,803/mo
Population
70,922
College Educated
80.2%
Homeownership
40.9%
Avg Commute
38.5 min
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
37.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EAST SIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL New York, NY | 8.8 |
| IRVINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL Irvington, NY | 8.8 |
| LOWER MANHATTAN COMMUNITY MIDDLE SCHOOL New York, NY | 8.8 |
| MIDDLE VILLAGE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL Middle Village, NY | 8.8 |
| YORKVILLE EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL New York, NY | 8.8 |
| BELL ACADEMY Bayside, NY | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School
What grades does Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School serve?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School rank in NY?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School ranks #172 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Urban Garden Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Brooklyn Urban Garden 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 Urban Garden Charter School a Title I school?
No, Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School?
25.8% of students at Brooklyn Urban Garden 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 325
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 25.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (718) 280-9556
Resources & Links
District
BROOKLYN URBAN GARDEN CHARTER SCHOOL- District Enrollment
- 325
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,606
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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