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#2214 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 47% in state
Brownsville Ascend Charter School
Elementary School · Brownsville Ascend Charter School · Brooklyn, NY
A charter elementary school in Brooklyn, NY where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1501 PITKIN AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brownsville Ascend Charter School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 17 points since 2013, reaching 42% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
Based on 17 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,060
Median home value
$549,400
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 156 WaverlyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Dr Jacqueline Peek-davis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 188 | Compare → |
| PS 327 Dr Rose B EnglishEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 250 | Compare → |
| PS 191 Paul RobesonEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 165 | 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.
Brownsville Ascend Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $26,059NCES 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.
Brownsville Ascend Charter School is listed in BROWNSVILLE ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brownsville Ascend Charter School
Brownsville Ascend Charter School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of Brownsville Ascend Charter School, serving approximately 699 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,214 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brownsville Ascend Charter School
What grades does Brownsville Ascend Charter School serve?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Brownsville Ascend Charter School?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 699 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brownsville Ascend Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brownsville Ascend Charter School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brownsville Ascend Charter School rank in NY?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School ranks #2,214 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Brownsville Ascend Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brownsville Ascend Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Brownsville Ascend Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brownsville Ascend Charter School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Brownsville Ascend Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Brownsville Ascend Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Brownsville Ascend Charter School a Title I school?
No, Brownsville Ascend Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brownsville Ascend Charter School?
94.1% of students at Brownsville Ascend 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
- 699
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (347) 294-2600
- Area population (ZIP 11212)
- 87,946
- Area average commute
- 50.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 11212; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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